Farm Bureau applauds Congress for full passage of Continuing Resolution
The bill includes short-term spending, disaster aid and a farm bill extension.
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Welcome to Hardin County Farm Bureau’s member spotlight blog! Every month, Hardin 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 Hardin County Farm Bureau’s board trustee, Paul Ralston, who is originally from Foraker. Paul graduated from Upper Scioto Valley High School. He is active in the Hardin County Ag Society and Hardin County Fair Foundation.
Meet Paul Ralston
What and where do you farm?
I farm corn and soybean in Foraker.
How long have you been a farmer?
I have been a farmer for 15 years.
Why did you decide to be a farmer (or work in agribusiness)?
To continue with a passion that I’ve had since I was young.
What do you love about farming?
I love the thought of feeding the world and being a part of that.
Why do you think it’s important to know where your food comes from?
To understand and be comfortable with the safety of our food.
What is the biggest challenge facing agriculture?
The generational gap between the ag community and general society.
Why are you a Farm Bureau member? What do you see as the biggest benefit?
The importance of having a larger voice.
What is your favorite Farm Bureau event or activity?
What are your hobbies beside farming?
I love to hunt and fish, I just never get time to do it. I volunteer to very worthy causes that do great things.
The plan we are on is great. It’s comparable to my previous job's plan, and we are a sole proprietor.
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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