Welcome to Hancock County Farm Bureau’s member spotlight blog! Every month, Hancock County Farm Bureau will feature a spotlight blog on a board member so you can get to know him or her a little better.

Our monthly spotlight blog features Hancock County Farm Bureau’s board trustee, Kevin Ward, who is originally from Upper Sandusky. Kevin graduated from Upper Sandusky High School and has an associate’s degree in John Deere Ag Sales from Lakeland College in Mattoon, Ill. He and his wife, Hannah, have one son, Dale. He is Wyandot County 4-H Camp staff member and participates in Hancock County YAP.  He is also on consistory at Trinity United Church of Christ.

Meet Kevin Ward

What and where do you farm (or work for an agribusiness)?

I am an Integrated Solutions Manager at Findlay Implement Co.

How long have you been at Findlay Implement?

I have been there for 16 years.

Why did you decide to work in ag?

I grew up wanting to work for a John Deere dealer, and be involved in ag however I could.

What do you love about working in ag?

I love getting to help those that provide food and resources for those around the world.

What is the biggest challenge facing agriculture?

The continued vulnerability of ag markets, continuous changes to inputs, and decrease in percentage of the population disconnected from the farm.

Why are you active (the biggest benefit) in Farm Bureau?

Farm Bureau’s purpose is to serve agriculture. Ag provides something to everyone, therefore with Farm Bureau we are supporting a greater purpose.

What is your favorite Farm Bureau event or activity?  

Kids Dream Day- Nothing better than a kid’s first ride in a tractor.

Life Outside of Farm Bureau

What are your hobbies besides farming?

I hunt and try to grow giant pumpkins.

Farm Bureau connections
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.
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Ryanna Tietje

Henry County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau connections
Giving farmers a voice
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
10-year campaign for safer roads
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
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Bill and Charlotte Wachtman

Henry County

10-year campaign for safer roads
Bringing the farm back to life
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
Farm Bureau involvement
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.
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Hannah Kiser

Sandusky County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau involvement
Select Partner Program
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
Advocacy
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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