Farmer’s Guide to Trucking Regulations available to Ohio Farm Bureau members
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Linda Benedict has a life estate in the farm where she was born. It is located two miles west of Corning. Here, she raises Hereford cattle and hay.
When we asked Linda what she loves the most about being a farmer her answer was, “I love being outdoors with a purpose. The purpose is to maintain the buildings, cattle, fields, and timber.” She said what makes her different from other farmers is the farm is not just a business, it is a part of her life.
Farmers don’t always get down time. In spring, she fixes five to seven miles of fences. In the summer, it’s hay, weedeating, mowing the lawn, and brushhogging. When fall rolls around, it’s time to check all the fence posts and continue to brushhog. Once winter is finally here, it’s time to feed the cows, clean out the barn, and cut the brush. She said, “There is no off-season!”
Linda explained that the biggest issue she faces with her operation is being able to keep up with all the work, as she is growing older.
“Farm Bureau has been very important to me by seeing the big picture. I am part of a big and thriving industry in the U.S.A. I know I can be part of influencing the government to be proponents of agriculture. I have been able to meet other farmers who have given me ideas that I have been able to use on the farm.”
Linda, thank you for being part of Farm Bureau. We value you and your farm!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Knowing that horticulture is under the agriculture umbrella and having Farm Bureau supporting horticulture like it does the rest of ag is very important.
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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