Ohioans win free groceries for a year
A promotion that invited Ohio consumers to learn more about the farmers who produce their food has provided three Ohioans with free groceries for a year.
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Wyandot County postcard is voters’ pick
Wyandot County Farm Bureau was the People’s Choice winner in this year’s “Growing a Masterpiece” art exhibit. Ohio Farm Bureau sponsors the contest, which asks local Farm Bureaus to develop artistic representations of agriculture in their county.
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Animal disease outbreak courses scheduled for January
Training sessions will be held throughout Ohio in January to help communities prepare for an animal disease outbreak.
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To the highest bidder
Members & guests at OFBF's 91st annual meeting had their choice of unique gifts highlighting Ohio’s rural communities & OFBF’s corporate friends in the OFB Foundation Rural-Urban Community Auction.
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Bill would establish Ohio Agriculture Week
Citing the contributions of Ohio’s farmers to the economy and the state’s rich agricultural heritage, OFBF testified in favor of a bill that would designate the week of Thanksgiving as Ohio Agriculture Week.
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Larry Gearhardt
Gearhardt appointed to AFBF General Counsel Advisory Committee
The American Farm Bureau Federation’s Board of Directors has appointed three new members to serve on the AFBF General Counsel Advisory Committee through 2011. AFBF has a distinguished history of selective participation in litigation matters that implement and advance Farm Bureau’s policies.
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OFBF's Distinguished Service Award winners, from left, are Micki Zartman, Esther Welch, Sarah James and Jim Buchy.
Agricultural leaders honored
Four outstanding leaders in Ohio agriculture were honored with Distinguished Service Awards from OFBF. The honorees were former state Rep. Jim Buchy, volunteer Sarah James, communicator Esther Welch and educator Micki Zartman.
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Lindsay Hill and Andy Vance, front, and Brandon and Julia Weber, rear, will compete in Seattle in January.
On their way to Seattle
Brandon and Julia Weber of Jackson, Andy Vance and Lindsay Hill of DeGraff and Cassandra Palsgrove of Pickerington were winners in Ohio Farm Bureau’s young farmer contests and will represent Ohio during the American Farm Bureau annual meeting in Seattle Jan. 10 and 11.
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OFB Foundation offers scholarships to students pursuing ag-related degrees
Students with a traditional farm background, as well as those coming from suburban and urban communities and pursuing degrees connected to agriculture, are invited to apply for three scholarships supported by the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation.
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In 2009, farmers worked to debate & establish positions on important issues & advocated for Ohio ag at all levels.
True to our roots
As Ohio Farm Bureau reflects on another year of accomplishments, it is appropriate to revisit this fundamental question: "Who is Ohio Farm Bureau?"
Hint: It's not a team of hired professionals in an office building in Columbus.
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A new era for the Ohio Farm Bureau
In 2009, Ohio Farm Bureau finalized a plan to ensure its future viability. More than 2,800 participants provided input into the 250 page plan titled "Ohio Farm Bureau's Envisioned Future — The New Era." The process resulted in the following updated vision statetment for the organization: "Ohio Farm Bureau's Vision is to forge a partnership between farmers and consumers that meets consumer needs, addresses public expectations and ensures agricultural prosperity in a global marketplace." The plan also identifies Farm Bureau's core values as Integrity and Honesty, Grassroots Involvement, Promoting Agriculture, Member Advocacy and Teamwork.
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OFBF by the numbers
OFBF is a federation of county Farm Bureaus representing all 88 counties. The organization reached a record membership of 235,064 in 2009. Nearly 60,000 of those members are farmers who each get one vote on the organization's polices. The retention rate for membership in the Ohio Farm Bureau this year was 89.86 percent.
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A better state
Ohio Farm Bureau's numerous successes in 2009 have made the Buckeye State a better place.
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Farmers at the table
Ohio Farm Bureau leaders have taken in active role in helping to shape the state's future.
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OFBF Executive Vice President Jack Fisher testifies in favor of a bill involving the state's use of bio-based products.
Public Policy and Political Activism
To Create a Stronger Economy and a Positive Future
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Watch on Washington
OFBF participated in several discussions of key national agricultural issues.
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Athens County farmer Curt Cline was one of several farmers featured in the Farmers Feed US promotion.
Preserving and Promoting the Contributions of Animals to Society
From Ohio Farm Bureau's Envisioned Future — The New Era, developed in 2009
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Animal Issues
In 2009, Ohio Farm Bureau was a strong advocate for animal agriculture in the Buckeye State.
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Ohio farmers leave Capitol Hill during an annual trip in which they meet with Washington officials.
A strong effective organization
A strong effective organization that is member driven, financially strong and focused on farmers
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Investing in youth
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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Volunteers work to grow membership
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.
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Leadership Buffet
OFBF’s Leadership Buffet provides opportunities for members to participate in seminars that work at improving their leadership skills.
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OFB Foundation
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.
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Farmers partcipate in a briefing at the Embassy of the Organization of American States.
Growing grassroots
As a grassroots organization, OFBF sponsors several programs and events designed to promote leadership within the agricultural community.
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Robert and Autumn Morrison won the use of a Kubota tractor through the Outstanding Young Farmer contest.
Among the best
2009 was yet another award-winning year for the Ohio Farm Bureau and its county Farm Bureaus.
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