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The Paulding County Farm Bureau wants to encourage members to get familiar with their board and members, so we are going to kick off some blogs by introducing one of our board members. Douglas Goyings is a Paulding County board trustee and we asked him a few questions about agriculture and Farm Bureau to help our members get to know him a little better.
Q. What does agriculture mean to you?
A. It’s not only a way of life, but a business that always can be a challenge. No two days run perfect as in a movie. Every day seems like a new challenge or some days heart break when nothing goes right.
Q. What influenced your career in agriculture?
A. My father and grandfathers were farmers. I always enjoyed farm work, including baling straw. We are always working on something new. One of our sayings is don’t tell me I can’t do something; we will find a way to get it done.
Q. What is your favorite part about being involved in Farm Bureau?
A. Being able to talk to legislator about agricultural issues. We also get to talk with neighbors and farmers from all over the state. We all farm a little different but have a lot in common.
Q. What is your fondest memory from the Farm Bureau?
A. Being able to grow. I was a quiet country boy. I made some contacts through Farm Bureau. That first landed me on the small grains check off board and now I am vice chairman of US Wheat Associates. Next year I will be chairman of the board. I have had the privilege to travel all over the US and some world travels. Meeting hundreds of other farmers sharing our message about agriculture both here at home and around the world.
Q. What advice would you give to the next generation of agriculturalists?
A. Don’t be afraid to try something new, it could open up a world of possibilities.
Thank you for all your hard work for Farm Bureau, Doug!
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.
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.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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.
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.
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.
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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