Ashley Rose is organization director for Clinton, Fayette, Greene and Warren counties. In this role, she is a liaison between county Farm Bureaus and Ohio Farm Bureau. She assists county groups as they develop and implement programs to strengthen their organizations, serve members and affect positive change in their communities.

Rose graduated in 2016 from the Ohio State University with bachelor’s degrees in community leadership with a specialization in Extension education, and animal sciences. Previously, she graduated from the Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute with two associate’s degrees.

What is something you can point to that has been accomplished thanks to the joint efforts of farmers and community members in your area?

I am so proud of my members for their recent help with the Kansas Wildfire Relief efforts. Many of county boards I work with donated money, supplies, and some of my members donated their time by going out west to help in person. The stories my members have told me about their trip out west to help breaks my heart yet restores my faith in humanity. Kansas farmers were facing the biggest natural disaster they have ever seen and our Farm Bureau members really stepped up to bring them some relief. I have never been more proud of this organization.

What is your favorite Farm Bureau member benefit?

Member Savings Advantage

Tell us about one big project one of your counties has planned or has recently conducted?

Fayette County put on a Paddle and Learn water quality canoe float June 10. The county Farm Bureau teamed up with the Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District to talk about how we can examine the water quality conditions of our local bodies of water. It’s was a family friendly program that included recreational fun and learning. The program ended with a water quality presentation and an ice cream social.

Labor has always been an issue, mainly because we are a seasonal operation. So that's a challenge finding somebody who only wants to work three months out of a year, sometimes up to six months.
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Mandy Way

Way Farms

Farm Labor Resources
I appreciate the benefit of having a strong voice in my corner. The extras that are included in membership are wonderful, but I'm a member because of the positive impact to my local and state agricultural communities.
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Ernie Welch

Van Wert County Farm Bureau

Strong communities
I see the value and need to be engaged in the community I live in, to be a part of the decision-making process and to volunteer with organizations that help make our community better.
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Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

Leadership development
Farm Bureau involvement has taught me how to grow my professional and leadership experience outside of the workforce and how to do that in a community-centric way.
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Jaclyn De Candio

Clark County Farm Bureau

Young Ag Professionals program
With not growing up on a farm, I’d say I was a late bloomer to agriculture. I feel so fortunate that I found the agriculture industry. There are so many opportunities for growth.
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Jenna Gregorich

Coshocton County Farm Bureau

Growing our Generation
Knowing that horticulture is under the agriculture umbrella and having Farm Bureau supporting horticulture like it does the rest of ag is very important.
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Jared Hughes

Groovy Plants Ranch

Groovy Plants Ranch
If it wasn't for Farm Bureau, I personally, along with many others, would not have had the opportunity to meet with our representatives face to face in Washington.
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Austin Heil

Hardin County Farm Bureau

Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience
So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.
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Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Advocacy
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