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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Our next Feature Farmer are Windy Ridge Jerseys J and Rachel Hodge!
Windy Ridge is a dairy farm and Rachel works as a veterinarian. Windy Ridge currently milks 100 registered Jerseys in Norwich, Ohio, and the milk is shipped to Pearl Valley Cheese. J and Rachel raise their own replacement animals and farm 200 acres. 
Their favorite thing about being involved in agriculture: “We both have a love for cows and educating people about dairy. It is a great place to raise a family.”
They started their own operation in 2007, so their dairy is relatively young which makes them different from other farm operations. They built their herd from a start of 25 cows, and focus on cow comfort and protection.
They have calves year-round and do not get the chance to have an off-season. “We milk and care for our ladies 24/7/365.”
The biggest challenge J and Rachel face with their operation is quality feed. They explained it can be very difficult to get hay and corn silage made at the optimum times. They also said they have limited acreage, so every acre of hay and corn is important.
Lastly, how is being a Farm Bureau Member beneficial to you and your operation? “We have access to resources that we would not otherwise and we make connections that will help us in the future”.
Thank you for being valued Farm Bureau members!
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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Ohio Farm Bureau officers re-elected at 107th Annual Meeting
Bill Patterson, Cy Prettyman and Adele Flynn will continue to serve as officers for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
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Ohio Farm Bureau trustees elected at 107th Annual Meeting
Twenty-six farmers govern the state’s largest farm and food organization.
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Ohio Farm Bureau presents inaugural County Leader of Distinction Awards
The 2025 recipients are Fred Cooke (posthumous) of Richland County, Marvin Dietsch of Williams County, Steven Knollman of Hamilton County and Michele Miller (posthumous) of Ottawa County.
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$100,000 Growing Tomorrow Grant awarded to Clover Valley Farm
Nathan and Jill Parriman grow seasonal crops, including Christmas trees, pumpkins and cut flowers, providing U-cut experiences that invite customers to engage directly with agriculture.
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Ohio Farm Bureau honors 2025 Distinguished Service Award winners
The 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipients are Craig Adams, Mike Townsley, and Kellogg Farms, Kurt Farms and Stateler Family Farms.
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A seat at the table with President Trump
Ohio Farm Bureau Treasurer Adele Flynn participated in the meeting, representing Ohio farmers.
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How reliable will electricity be this winter?
For Ohio and PJM region, the outlook is reassuring—ample reserves and strong planning should keep the power on.
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Cost of Thanksgiving dinner declines
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