Farmer’s Guide to Trucking Regulations available to Ohio Farm Bureau members
The guide includes a farm driver checklist, overview of state and federal regulations and exemptions, CDL qualifications and more.
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Lindsay Shoup is organization director for Ashland, Medina, Summit and Wayne 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. She was named organization director in February 2017.
She earned a bachelor’s degree in animal science from Ohio State University and a master’s in animal science, beef cattle nutrition from University of Illinois.
What is something you can point to that has been accomplished thanks to the joint efforts of farmers and community members in your area?
Medina County’s Season’s Harvest has been an annual event that has been a collaborative effort between farmers and community members for the last five years. Each year, a gourmet dinner is hosted at a Farm Bureau member’s farm and proceeds are donated to Feeding Medina County, a local charity. In 2016, Medina County Farm Bureau donated $20,000 for children’s and older adults programming!
What is your favorite Farm Bureau member benefit?
I most frequently use the Bob Evans discount, which is available through Member Savings Advantage.
Tell us about one big project one of your counties has planned or has recently conducted.
Summit County had a large fundraising event this summer. This event reaches out to the community and local businesses to invite folks to come and spend a evening in a lovely setting, enjoying a gourmet meal. Proceeds go to Akron’s Ronald McDonald House.
The guide includes a farm driver checklist, overview of state and federal regulations and exemptions, CDL qualifications and more.
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Ohio Farm Bureau provides opportunities, platforms and resources to help you develop your voice in the industry and give farmers a seat at the table with leaders and legislators.
Read MoreThe emergency fuel waiver to allow the sale of summer gasoline blends containing 15% ethanol will lengthen the period during which Americans can continue buying E15 from June 1 to Sept. 15.
Read MoreThe Small-Scale Food Business Guide covers federal and state regulations for selling food products such as raw meat, dairy, eggs, baked goods, cottage foods, fruits and vegetables, honey and more.
Read MoreNew resources and technology are broadening the different types of sales tools and strategies available to farmers.
Read MoreODA will enroll 500,000 acres into the program for a two-week sign-up period, beginning April 22, 2024, through May 6, 2024. Contact local SWCD offices to apply.
Read MoreKatie Share of Columbus has been named ExploreAg and Youth Development Specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau.
Read MoreMary Klopfenstein of Delphos has been named Young Ag Professional and Ag Literacy Program Specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau.
Read MoreThe plan has been updated to give sole proprietors access to more rate stability and a smart solution that offers potential savings on health care.
Read MoreThe American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online by June 15 for the 2025 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.
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