Betsy Anderson is senior organization director for Belmont, Guernsey, Monroe and Noble counties. In this role, she is a liaison between the 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.
Anderson earned a bachelor’s degree from Ohio State University, with majors in agricultural education & agricultural communications. She also completed the OSU LEAD program, Class 7
What is something you can point to that has been accomplished thanks to the joint efforts of farmers and community members in your area?
Broad picture is we work together on community problems to find solutions and develop plans to resolve the issues. Longwall mining issues have been addressed and drug epidemic and oil & gas issues are being addressed.
What is your favorite Farm Bureau member benefit?
Legislative representation
Tell us about one big project one of your counties has planned or has recently conducted.
Guernsey County has brought together the community to address the opioid problem. At the request of a local judge Guernsey County sponsored the initial meeting that was standing room only. There is now a community group called CHOICES that is working on many aspects of the problem to help the county and the communities. We are providing drug disposal bags to take medicines out of the community that are no longer needed and to keep them from falling into the wrong hands.
The House and Senate have voted to pass a bill that avoids a looming government shutdown. The bill, which includes short-term spending, disaster aid and a farm bill extension.
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The disaster relief funding disbursement will be overseen by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and administered through local soil & water districts.
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The winners of the 2024 Ohio Farm Bureau Advocacy in Action Award are Roger Baker of Wayne County and Neall Weber (posthumously) of Franklin County.
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The requirement for businesses that are registered with their state to file information about beneficial owners with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has been paused.
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Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives recommend safe energy conservation during extreme cold snaps to help alleviate demand.
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Delegates discussed many important topics including carbon sequestration and mental health at the Ohio Farm Bureau’s 106th Annual Meeting.
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Bill Patterson, Cy Prettyman and Adele Flynn will continue to serve as officers for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
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10 Ohio Farm Bureau members were elected to the federation’s state board during the 106th annual meeting.
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The grants help inspire, encourage and nurture young agricultural professionals and entrepreneurs to find creative and transformative ways to address challenges facing the agricultural sector today.
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The 2024 Distinguished Service Award recipients are Dr. John Mossbarger of Fayette County, Sen. Rob Portman of Warren County and Jane Scott of Franklin County.
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