Boy, are we flying throught the month of October. I wish the month would slow down so we can enjoy the sights and smells of this fabulous fall for a longer time. As we hit the homestretch of the month, I would lkie to recap a really nice Beef Twilight Tour held earlier this month and remind you of my next oil and gas tax seminar. We had a great response to our Beef Twilight Tour on a gorgeous f...
Don't forget about the Northeast Counties Farm Bureau Fun Night, Thursday, November 1, 2012 at Sirna's Farm, 19009 Ravenna Rd (St Rt 44) in Auburn Township beginning at 6:00 pm. This is a pot luck dinner, everyone is asked to bring their favorite covered dish to share. Farm Bureau will provide beverages and table service. Bring the family for some good old fun. Dress appropriately for the weat...
Come on down to the Trumbull County Drive-It-Yourself Farm Foliage Tour Saturday Oct. 13 at 10 a.m.. We'll be taking a fantastic trip through the northern part of Trumbull County, focusing particularly on Mesopotamia. Opening ceremonies begin at 10 a.m., which will then be followed by a VIP Tractor Pulled Wagon Ride around the General Commons Store and square. Follow this link on the Trumbull Coun...
As we count down our Membership Campaign for 2012, as of today we need "4" for Active Farmer Gain!! There is still time to get your name in the drawing for a chance to win a 2012 Chevrolet Silverado with our "Every member, sign a member" sweepstakes!! Each person that you sign as a member by August 15, 2012 will qualify you for an additional chance to win a great prize from the Ohio Farm Bureau...
Courtesy of Farm Bureau member John Parker - If you live in town, take some time to travel around the county. You will see some fields of corn and soybeans that look to be very good. And then you will see some that are in trouble and probably won't make a crop. In our area we are considerably more fortunate than further west where fields will have zero harvest. But remember, what happens out th...
A big THANK YOU to Trumbull County Tourism for helping us with the Trumbull County Farm Bureau Discount Card Program. All Farm Bureau members in Trumbull County should have received their card and if you haven't - give us a call, 440-437-8700! Here is more information about Trumbull County Tourism. We have also received a couple questions regarding the Farm Bureau relationship with General Motors,...
The U.S. House of Representatives is considering the 2012 Farm Bill and Ohio's Representatives need to hear from you how important it is to pass a Farm Bill this summer. Passage of the Farm Bill is critical because it preserves crop insurance and safety net programs for farmers. These programs are especially important now as we face drought conditions and possible significant yield decreases. The ...
Learn about a great project put together by Barb and Mary of your Trumbull County Farm Bureau board, encouraging our youth to think about agriculture. ...
As usual there is always quite a bit going on this office and in the field with the Farm Bureau boards and volunteers. For Trumbull, we've wrapped up our very successful Ice Cream Social, which was held at the Agriculture Center. So a big thank you to Mike Wilson of the Trumbull County Soil and Water District for helping us put the space together! We're at Ponderosa this month, so make sure you st...
The rain has finally come to northeast Ohio! A lot has been going on during the last couple of weeks, particularly some real BIG things: 1) We're back at Ponderosa, so be sure to mention the Farm Bureau name, or use "steak your claim, thank a farmer" at the register. Proceeds of each sale will go towards the Trumbull County Farm Bureau scholarship fund! 2) Congresswoman Fudge visited the Hastin...