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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The Outstanding Young Farmer Contest is designed to help young farmers strengthen their business skills, develop marketing opportunities and receive recognition for their accomplishments. Contestants are judged on the growth of their farm businesses and involvement in Farm Bureau and their community.
The ideal candidate for this award is an individual or couple involved in production agriculture with a majority of his/her net income subject to normal production risks.
Top three runners-up receive:
250 hours use of an M-Series Kubota tractor, courtesy of Kubota
$1,000 Grainger Gift Certificate, courtesy of Farm Credit Mid-America
$1,000 Cash Prize, courtesy of Ohio Farm Bureau
A Young Ag Professionals ¼ zip pullover.
State winner will be recognized at the 2020 OFBF Annual Meeting Dec. 10 and will compete at the AFBF Annual Convention January 2021.
Applications are due to Kelsey Turner, Ohio Farm Bureau leadership development program specialist, [email protected], no later than July 10, 2020 at noon.
Are you interested in applying for the 2020 contest, but aren’t sure exactly what the contest entails? Join Farm Bureau for a one-hour Zoom call with previous year winners and get all your questions answered.
June 23
7 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Email Kelsey Turner at [email protected] for the Zoom log-in information.
Meet Matt Vodraska, the 2019 Outstanding Young Farmer.
The guide includes a farm driver checklist, overview of state and federal regulations and exemptions, CDL qualifications and more.
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Ohio Farm Bureau provides opportunities, platforms and resources to help you develop your voice in the industry and give farmers a seat at the table with leaders and legislators.
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