Jones named OFBF Excellence in Agriculture finalistPublished on 11/21/2007 For Immediate Release COLUMBUS, Ohio (OFBF) – Don Jones of Freeport has been named a finalist for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s (OFBF) Excellence in Agriculture Award, recognizing successful people 35 or younger who are involved in farming but whose primary occupations are not farming or owning an agricultural business. The award is based on their involvement in agriculture and participation in Farm Bureau and other community organizations. The winner will be named during OFBF’s annual meeting Nov. 28 to 30 in Columbus. Jones has been an agricultural education teacher and FFA adviser for 13 years, and works with his family machinery dealership. He and his family also own a farm where they raise cattle and sheep as well as produce hay and grain. He is the current Harrison County Farm Bureau membership chairperson, has held numerous committee positions and has earned Ambassador Club recognition for outstanding membership campaign accomplishments. Jones is also the chairman of the Harrison County Soil and Water Conservation District board and a member of the state FFA Advisory Board and Board of Trustees. He and his wife, Amy, have two children, Jalyn, 8, and Emi, 5. The winner will receive an expense paid trip to the American Farm Bureau annual meeting in New Orleans in January to represent Ohio in the national competition. The state winner will also receive a $1,000 technology package from OFBF and $500 cash from Dodge. All state finalists also receive commemorative chime clocks from OFBF.
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