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Read MoreMichael Videkovich of Ashville has been elected to his second three-year term to the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation board of trustees. As a trustee, he will represent Farm Bureau members in Fairfield, Hocking, Pickaway and Ross counties. As one of Ohio Farm Bureau’s 26 trustees, he will help govern the state’s largest and most inclusive farm and food organization.
Videkovich and his wife, Kim, farm with her parents raising corn, soybeans, wheat, forage crops and beef cattle. A 16-year Pickaway County Farm Bureau member, he has served as its president and vice president, on its public policy committee and as a board member. He also has served on Ohio Farm Bureau’s public policy and code committees, is a graduate of Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER leadership development program and is a member of the American Farm Bureau’s Grassroots Outreach team.
Previously, Videkovich was an IT supervisor with the Ohio Police and Fire Pension Fund. An Ohio State University graduate, he is a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Ashville and is on the Pickaway County Fair Board sale committee. He and his wife enjoy spending time with their 3 kids and their 4-H and BEST projects. He also coaches their soccer and wrestling teams.
Videkovich’s election took place during the 101st annual meeting of the Ohio Farm Bureau held Dec. 4 – 5 in Columbus.
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Editors: A high-resolution photo of Mr. Videkovich is available to accompany this story.
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