Applications for Ohio Farm Bureau Health Plans now available
Members have three ways to apply: contacting a certified agent, calling 833-468-4280 or visiting ohiofarmbureauhealthplans.org.
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By Phil Cobb, AgriPOWER Class IX participant
In session 5 of AgriPOWER we spent time on some of the issues close to home.
Tia Moretti, director of Statewide Substance Use and Social Services, provided the group with great information regarding the opioid crisis here in Ohio. We learned about how the epidemic is widespread across all of Ohio’s socioeconomic environments. Tia provided a great open discussion on what the state of Ohio is doing to provide help to those affected and pending actions.
The session also had time for a few farms tours. These are always a great time to find more information about agriculture in Ohio. Miedema Dairy was a great tour. Miedema Dairy is a 25-year-old family owned and operated dairy farm in Pickaway County, with over 1,300 cows today. A real life American Dream story — buying a farm thousands miles from their home in Holland and starting with only 120 cows. They are also recipients of the Ohio Dairy Producers Environmental Stewardship Award; it great to see a young farm succeeding.
We were able to see from the new farm and then visit part of Ross County’s history. We visited Hirsch Fruit Farm that dates back to the 1890s. It is still owned and operated by the Hirsch family; they continue to strive to uphold their traditions of quality and value. Even in the cold temperatures of Ohio in January we were still able to taste their quality apples. It is definitely worth stopping in and stocking up with fruit at their farm shop on Route 772 in Chillicothe. Many of the AgriPOWER member took full advantage of the this opportunity. Looking forward to the next session.
(Pictured is Chillicothe Mayor Luke Feeney talking about the county’s services that help those addicted to drugs.)
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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