Meldick named OFBF Excellence in Agriculture finalistPublished on 11/21/2007 For Immediate Release COLUMBUS, Ohio (OFBF) – Melody Meldick of Jackson 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. Meldick assists with the installation and implementation of conservation practices that address natural resource concerns on private lands and signs farmers up for Environmental Quality Incentive Programs as a district technician for Jackson County Soil and Water Conservation. She and her husband, Shane, are parents of seven children and run a sixth generation family livestock and grain farm. Meldick has held numerous Jackson/Vinton County Farm Bureau positions including board trustee, Advisory Council chair and youth adviser. 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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