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Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) President Terry McClure was elected to the board of directors of the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF). McClure, of Grover Hill in Paulding County, will help provide leadership to the nation's largest and most influential farm organization. McClure is the first Ohioan elected to the AFBF board since Dave Miller of Newark in 1985.

During his two-year term, McClure will represent the Midwest Region, which is comprised of Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, South Dakota and Wisconsin. He will continue his duties as president of the Ohio Farm Bureau. McClure's election took place Jan. 8 during the annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau in Reno, Nev.

"This is a great opportunity to be included in the leadership of the most effective farm organization in the nation," McClure said. "It is an honor and a privilege to serve Ohio's and America's farmers."

McClure's family farm consists of 2,600 acres of corn, soybeans and wheat. He also owns and operates a grain hauling business. Along with his Farm Bureau activities he is involved with the Ohio Wheat Growers Association, the Paulding Soil and Water Conservation District and the Middle United Methodist Church. He and his wife, Lisa, are the parents of three children.

OFBF Executive Vice President Jack Fisher commended McClure's willingness to take on the additional responsibilities that come with the AFBF position. "Terry wants more than anything to help keep agriculture viable for future generations, and he believes Farm Bureau is the way to accomplish that. His commitment to the organization will benefit us all."

AFBF President Bob Stallman, Texas, was re-elected to his second two-year term. Vice President Steve Appel, Washington, also was re-elected to a two-year term.

In other election news, state Farm Bureau Presidents Barry Bushue of Oregon and Don Villwock of Indiana were also elected to the AFBF board of directors.