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Lynn Snyder - Feb. 14
AgriPOWER Class XI applications due April 19
In 2019, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will select 20 individuals to participate in AgriPOWER, a leadership and advocacy development program, which will consist of seven multi-day institutes (17 total days). Applications are due April 19. Topics covered will include public…
Building membership champions a key to success
As the final and most ambitious leg of the Farm Bureau membership campaign goes full steam ahead through March 31, counties are encouraged to recruit their members to become membership champions to get the organization to the finish line. Championing…
Shull to manage Ohio Farm Bureau events
Julie Shull of Chillicothe has been named events program specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. She will plan, coordinate and execute major OFBF events including the organization’s annual meeting, the Ohio State Fair Land and Living Exhibit, Farm Science Review,…
Witten expands role at Ohio Farm Bureau
Melinda Witten of Beverly has been named senior director, leadership development for Ohio Farm Bureau. She will manage the leadership development team that operates AgriPOWER, Young Ag Professionals, Youth Pathways, Ag Literacy programs, other leadership development activities and plans and…
Lyons joins Farm Bureau senior leadership team
Paul Lyons of South Charleston has been named vice president of membership for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. As a member of Executive Vice President Adam Sharp’s cabinet, Lyons will be responsible for developing and leading comprehensive membership strategies; managing services…
Joe Cornely - Feb. 11
2019 Discussion Meet on Town Hall Ohio
Sadly, we’re in a time where far too many folks seem to be on their worst behavior when discussing important topics. Ranting and yelling and their online equivalents seem to have become the ways to share an opinion. In Ohio…
New Young Ag Professionals leaders announced
Bennett and Liza Musselman of Orient are the new chaircouple of Ohio Farm Bureau’s State Young Ag Professionals Committee. Emily Krikke of Greenwich is the new vice chair. Young Ag Professionals are 18 to 35, singles and married, who are…
Educating the next generation about ag
People want to know where their food comes from, right? This is what farmers have heard repeatedly for quite a few years now. This desire is the catalyst for the farm-to-table movement and a boom for niche food marketers. Yet…
2019 State, National Priority Issues
Each year, Ohio Farm Bureau’s grassroots policy development process surfaces those issues that have a significant impact on production agriculture, our food system and our communities. These priorities are where Farm Bureau will focus efforts for the continued strength and…