Happy National Ag Week 2018 from the Allen County Farm Bureau! National Ag Week is very important to us here at the Allen County Farm Bureau and to celebrate this week and all of the people that contribute to the agriculture community we are going to share an Ohio agriculture-related fact for every day. Few times in your life will you need a lawyer, policeman and a doctor, but everyday, three times a day you will need a farmer. The agriculture industry in some way, shape, or form is a part of every single person’s life. From the clothes on our backs to the food on our plates to the gas in some of our vehicles, agriculture is an industry that constantly gives and rarely asks for anything in return. This National Ag Week the Allen County Farm Bureau wants to thank those of you who work in acres not hours because an industry that feeds us is an industry worth fighting for.

2018 National Ag Week Monday Fun Fact:

Did you know?

In Allen County there are a total of 4,564 people working in the agriculture industry which represents 7.10 percent of the county total!

My first recommendation in your journey is to start out with a local farming friend or mentor along with joining an organization like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Greg McGlinch

Darke County Farm Bureau

New and beginning farmers
We’re just so thankful for the Farm Bureau and the foundation for helping put this together. And of course, the Boyert family for the vision they had with this grant. It’s jumping us forward 10 years. It’s unbelievable.
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Nathan and Jill Parriman

Clermont County Farm Bureau

Growing Tomorrow Grant
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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Gretchan Francis

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Bringing the farm back to life
It wasn’t until I joined the Wilmington College Collegiate Farm Bureau that I truly saw how my passion could translate into leadership, advocacy and a career.
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Wyatt Morrow

Clinton County Farm Bureau

Youth pathways in Farm Bureau
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.
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Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

Giving farmers a voice
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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Chad Ruhl

Farm manager, CSI Insurance

Select Partner Program
So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.
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Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Advocacy
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