Growing grassroots
As a grassroots organization, OFBF sponsors several programs and events designed to promote leadership within the agricultural community.
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As a grassroots organization, OFBF sponsors several programs and events designed to promote leadership within the agricultural community.
This past year 11 service groups throughout Ohio received $30,000 from the Foundation in grants. The Foundation also awarded a total of 10 academic scholarships worth $1,000 each in three scholarship programs.
OFBF’s Leadership Buffet provides opportunities for members to participate in seminars that work at improving their leadership skills.
2009 was the first full year under the new structure of a year-round campaign, resulting in an all-time high membership of 235,064. The new structure was intended to allow volunteers to work at selling memberships as they have time.
Ohio Farm Bureau again offered conferences for Farm Bureau youth during the summer months. The conferences provide opportunities for youths to bond and build leadership, teamwork and communications skills.
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A strong effective organization that is member driven, financially strong and focused on farmers
In 2009, Ohio Farm Bureau was a strong advocate for animal agriculture in the Buckeye State.
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From Ohio Farm Bureau's Envisioned Future — The New Era, developed in 2009
OFBF participated in several discussions of key national agricultural issues.
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To Create a Stronger Economy and a Positive Future