We are thrilled to introduce Haley Wilson as this month’s Feature Farmer! Haley is a current student at The Ohio State University and is majoring in agriscience education. She is also an FFA adviser and was an intern for the Ohio Farm Bureau State Fair Land and Living Exhibit. When she was on the student side of things in FFA at New Lexington High School, she raised sheep, goats and market rabbits along with growing peaches and pears.

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What Haley loves most about being involved in agriculture is the chance at continuous learning! Because this is a multi-faceted industry, there’s always the opportunity to gain more knowledge, even about commodities that she may not know personally. She also appreciates the chance to facilitate experiences and events in which young people grow and learn thanks to her internship and future career.

Haley says what makes her different is her realization that she has a lot to learn but she so enjoys taking every opportunity to learn more about the industry by attending conferences and through her internship. She also gains knowledge by networking with the commodity groups within the state, such as Ohio Corn and Wheat and the Ohio Pork Council.

Being a Farm Bureau member has been beneficial to Haley through representation to legislators and it has been a great source of volunteer hours for students. She also really appreciates the discounts that are available for the membership which allow her to save money on hotels and even equipment for her land lab.

Thank you Haley for all you do in being a part of shaping the future of our agriculture community!

Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan
The plan we are on is great. It’s comparable to my previous job's plan, and we are a sole proprietor.
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Kevin Holy

Geauga County Farm Bureau

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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

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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
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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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