The Hocking County Virtual Annual Meeting took place on Sept. 21, 2020. Proxy voting was conducted by mail and online poll. The following policies, delegates and trustees were approved by a voting majority of county members:

County Policies

The Hocking County Farm Bureau supports local initiatives that provide full broadband and cellular connectivity to businesses and residents of Hocking County.

The Hocking County Farm Bureau supports funding local law enforcement and emergency services.

The Hocking County Farm Bureau supports localized power and decision-making regarding business and public services closures affecting the economy.

State Policies

The Hocking County Farm Bureau stands with the Ohio Division of Wildlife Chief and designated personnel to determine hunting, trapping and fishing rules and regulations including: season, length, and limits on all species of fish, fowl and wildlife in Ohio.

The Hocking County Farm Bureau supports requiring a photo ID to vote in elections.

Federal Policies

The Hocking County Farm Bureau resists the piggybacking of bills, attaching to other bills to pass through legislature. The Hocking County Farm Bureau believes bills must pass on their own merit.

The Hocking County Farm Bureau supports initiatives that provide full broadband and cellular connectivity to businesses and residences.

The following delegates were elected for the 2021 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting:

Thelma Farmer

The following trustees were elected to serve a three-year term:

Larry Kienzle

Betty Shaw

Stephanie Blackford

*All county board positions are filled at this time.