Farmer’s Guide to Trucking Regulations available to Ohio Farm Bureau members
The guide includes a farm driver checklist, overview of state and federal regulations and exemptions, CDL qualifications and more.
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Lake County Farm Bureau’s annual meeting was held Sept. 9, at The Kirtlander Party Center in Kirtland. Guest speaker, Ty Higgins, director of media relations with the Ohio Farm Bureau, was a great addition to our agenda with the many stories he shared.
Lake County 2019 Scholarship winner is Hannah Lucic, daughter of Steve and Lynne Lucic of Chardon. Hannah is a junior at The Ohio State University, pursuing a bachelor’s degree in animal science.
Farm Bureau Special Awards:
The Lake County Farm Bureau recognized Mike DeCola, with its Distinguished Service to Ag Award for 2019. The county also nominated David Wilcox for the OFBF Lake County Member of Distinction for 2019. Dave will receive further recognition at the Ohio Farm Bureau annual meeting in December.
Trustee/Delegate Elections
Ted Clutter, Eric Cotton, Todd Demshar, Don Jacobson, Anne Poorman and Dave Wilcox were all re-elected as board trustees and Samantha Bly was elected as a new board trustee. Delegates elected for the 2020 Ohio Farm Bureau annual meeting were Sam Taylor and Eric Cotton, with Keith Shaffer as alternate.
The slate of policies for the upcoming year all passed, which will be used to form some of the county’s programming for 2020.
Purchases at the 4-H Livestock auction totaled $1,661.95 for 2019.
The annual meeting was a outstanding event, full of honoring our wonderful members, volunteers and youth.
The guide includes a farm driver checklist, overview of state and federal regulations and exemptions, CDL qualifications and more.
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Katie Share of Columbus has been named ExploreAg and Youth Development Specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau.
Read MoreMary Klopfenstein of Delphos has been named Young Ag Professional and Ag Literacy Program Specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau.
Read MoreThe plan has been updated to give sole proprietors access to more rate stability and a smart solution that offers potential savings on health care.
Read MoreThe American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online by June 15 for the 2025 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.
Read MoreAdele Flynn of Wellington has been elected treasurer of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and now holds the third highest elected office in Ohio’s largest and most influential farm organization.
Read MoreProducers are urged to work with their veterinarian to practice enhanced biosecurity measures and review and limit cattle movements within production systems.
Read MoreThe changing seasons bring with them the need to thoroughly inspect pole barns for any damages that may have occurred during the winter months.
Read MoreHundreds of Ohio businesses and sole proprietors are raving about Ohio Farm Bureau’s Health Benefits plan with lower, predictable costs and easy enrollment and administration options.
Read MoreAgriPOWER Class XIV spent a few days in March in Medina and Wayne counties learning more about northern Ohio agriculture from leaders in Ohio Farm Bureau.
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