Are you a Farm Bureau member? You may have been asked that question recently as the Belmont, Guernsey, Monroe and Noble County Farm Bureau membership campaign kicked off with a membership dinner.  The dinner was held Thursday, Jan. 31, at Mid-East Career Center in Senecaville. More than 185 people were in attendance to enjoy a delicious meal catered by Goodpaster Catering. Yvonne Lesicko, OFBF vice president of public policy, shared information with members concerning CAUV, water quality and rural broadband.

The goal each year is to grow active membership. Everyone is invited to join; you don’t have to be a farmer. Many Farm Bureau members are gardeners, animal lovers, work in the food industry, or just enjoy eating.

Some of the benefits of a Farm Bureau membership include: Support of legislative efforts on important issues like energy, CAUV, water quality and more; a subscription to Our Ohio magazine offering consumer news, travel info, food tips and recipes; savings on Ford vehicles, hotel stay, car rental, John Deere products, restaurants and much more. There is a mobile Farm Bureau app available to members only which gives members savings at many local and state businesses.

Special offer

When you join Belmont, Guernsey, Monroe or Noble County Farm Bureau or renew a current membership by March 31, you have a chance to win a $500 cash card, $500 Cabin Getaway, $500 gun certificate, $200 J-Mo Meats Certificate, cooler, OSU tailgate set or an Instant Pot electric pressure cooker.  No purchase necessary to enter or win. Only Ohio residents 18 years of age or older are eligible. Other eligibility rules apply. Entry details and a full set of rules are available by contacting the Farm Bureau office, 100 Colonel Drive, Barnesville, OH  43713.

Ohio Farm Bureau is a grassroots membership organization that works to support our state’s food and farm community. For more information or to join Farm Bureau the Belmont, Guernsey, Monroe and Noble County Farm Bureau office at 740-425-3681, 866-855-7190 or visit ofbf.org.

Ohio Farm Bureau membership

Labor has always been an issue, mainly because we are a seasonal operation. So that's a challenge finding somebody who only wants to work three months out of a year, sometimes up to six months.
Mandy Way's avatar
Mandy Way

Way Farms

Farm Labor Resources
I appreciate the benefit of having a strong voice in my corner. The extras that are included in membership are wonderful, but I'm a member because of the positive impact to my local and state agricultural communities.
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Ernie Welch

Van Wert County Farm Bureau

Strong communities
I see the value and need to be engaged in the community I live in, to be a part of the decision-making process and to volunteer with organizations that help make our community better.
Matt Aultman's avatar
Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

Leadership development
Farm Bureau involvement has taught me how to grow my professional and leadership experience outside of the workforce and how to do that in a community-centric way.
Jaclyn De Candio's avatar
Jaclyn De Candio

Clark County Farm Bureau

Young Ag Professionals program
With not growing up on a farm, I’d say I was a late bloomer to agriculture. I feel so fortunate that I found the agriculture industry. There are so many opportunities for growth.
Jenna Gregorich's avatar
Jenna Gregorich

Coshocton County Farm Bureau

Growing our Generation
Knowing that horticulture is under the agriculture umbrella and having Farm Bureau supporting horticulture like it does the rest of ag is very important.
Jared Hughes's avatar
Jared Hughes

Groovy Plants Ranch

Groovy Plants Ranch
If it wasn't for Farm Bureau, I personally, along with many others, would not have had the opportunity to meet with our representatives face to face in Washington.
Austin Heil's avatar
Austin Heil

Hardin County Farm Bureau

Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience
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.
Mary Smallsreed's avatar
Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Advocacy
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