Corporate Transparency Act is back
On Jan. 24, the Supreme Court issued an order granting a request by the government to allow enforcement of the Corporate Transparency Act (CTA) while litigation continues over the law.
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Jessica Vandenbroek is organization director for Allen, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert 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.
She has a bachelor of science degree with a minor in business management from University of Findlay.
What is something you can point to that has been accomplished thanks to the joint efforts of farmers and community members in your area?
Most of my counties hold a Kids Dream Day were kids of all ages get to drive a tractor with a local farmer. This event helps tie those who are part of agriculture and our community together.
What is your favorite Farm Bureau member benefit?
The hotel benefits! Choice Hotels, Tripbeat, Red Roof Inn, and Wyndham
Tell us about one big project one of your counties has planned or has recently conducted.
Van Wert County built a new food stand/Ag Pavilion for the community to use and to enjoy both during the fair and not during the fair.
The plan we are on is great. It’s comparable to my previous job's plan, and we are a sole proprietor.
To grow a network and gain perspective and knowledge in the industry through personal and professional development has been invaluable. Every day I learn and grow.
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.
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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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