AFBF adopts Ohio Farm Bureau policies at 106th Convention
All 13 policies that came from Ohio were passed on the AFBF delegate floor.
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Ohio Farm Bureau kicks off its annual meeting today in Columbus. The event’s theme is Embracing a New Century.
Nearly 700 Farm Bureau members and friends are expected to attend the meeting; all convention activities will be held at the Hilton Columbus Downtown and Greater Columbus Convention Center.
Keynote speakers include OFBF President Frank Burkett III, OFBF Executive Vice President Adam Sharp and Nationwide CEO Kirt Walker.
Awards will be presented to outstanding County Farm Bureaus, statewide Young Agricultural Professionals winners and members who have excelled in the membership campaign.
Delaware County farmer and owner of Price Farms Organics, Tom Price, is receiving the Distinguished Service Award. Former Nationwide CEO Steve Rasmussen is receiving the Ezra C. Anstaett Heritage Award and Farm Bureau’s Senior Director of Corporate Communications Joe Cornely is receiving the organization’s Agricultural Communicator Award.
Nearly 400 delegates will debate and determine the organization’s policy positions for 2020.
Follow the event on Facebook and Twitter using hashtag #OFBF2019.
Thursday, Dec. 5
Water quality efforts, transportation and infrastructure and wildlife management were among the priorities set by delegates at Ohio Farm Bureau’s 101st annual meeting. Read more
Elections took place for state board trustees and officers. Frank Burkett, Bill Patterson and Cy Prettyman were all re-elected to their respective offices.
Twenty-nine County Farm Bureaus were honored with Achievement Awards for outstanding programming that supports Ohio Farm Bureau’s strategic efforts. Those include programs to strengthen the organization and build membership, affect public policy, promote agriculture and enhance the organization’s relationship with long-standing partner Nationwide.
Executive Vice President Adam Sharp delivered his annual address.
Wednesday, Dec. 4
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine spoke to delegates and guests at the Kickoff Lunch.
President Frank Burkett III also addressed delegates. View his address as well as the opening ceremonies, led by Mike Boyert.
News Release: Ohio Farm Bureau honors 3 for lifetime contributions to agriculture
Three young agricultural professionals are finalists in the Discussion Meet. Congratulations to David Glass from Ross County, Micah Mensing from Ottawa County and Kalyn Swihart from Allen County.
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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