2024 Election: Vote ‘no’ on Issue 1
Issue 1 is bad for rural areas, and Ohio Farm Bureau Federation urges members to vote “no.”
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AgriPOWER Class VIII is about to wrap up with our final session; during the past seven sessions our group of 24 has had the privilege of growing together as a group and as individuals. As an agriculture professional, I have the opportunity to be included in numerous professional development training activities, but this experience has been one of the most rewarding programs I have participated in.
During our sessions we focused on becoming better employees and learning more about ourselves. I recognize that I have strengths and weakness, and rather than working on my weakness I will build on my strengths. Every session touched on some aspect of agriculture outreach; how can I tell my story so that the public has a chance to understand the agriculture community better?
AgriPOWER has been a commitment of time and energy. The sessions are packed with speakers and information. There is homework; sometimes before and after class, and in order to get the most out of the class and sessions, it is important to actively participate within the session and in the outside requirements. I feel blessed to have had the opportunity to work with a group of people that did give it their all in the class.
During this program, we had the opportunity to travel within different areas in Ohio, Washington, D.C. and Georgia. We learned about local, state and national government and policy. We were given numerous chances to put into action things that we learned and trained for during our class sessions.
My greatest take away was the charge to become better within our own circle; whether that means to become a better volunteer, lead a new outreach effort or take on new responsibilities within our career. It is important to grow and focus on our strengths and I am thankful for the opportunity to take this class and spring into action.
The issue of property taxation remains as one of the biggest challenges our members face today. Ensuring agricultural property is valued for its agricultural potential and not development is critical to the continued success of Ohio agriculture.
The plan we are on is great. It’s comparable to my previous job's plan, and we are a sole proprietor.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
We really appreciate what Farm Bureau has done to get people interested in this line of work and workforce development and getting people interested in this industry.
We work terrifically with the Ashtabula County Farm Bureau, hosting at least one to two outreach town hall events every year to educate new farmers and existing farmers on traditional CAUV and woodlands.
Because we are younger farmers just starting out, Farm Bureau has a lot of good opportunities and resources to help us grow in the future.
Through the Select Partner program, we became educated in farm insurance and weren't just selling policies. It became more and more clear why farmers need an advocate like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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