Winter 2021 Newsletter

Applications for Ohio Farm Bureau Health Plans now available

Members have three ways to apply: contacting a certified agent, calling 833-468-4280 or visiting ohiofarmbureauhealthplans.org.

Growing our Generation: Votes in Farm Bureau matter

Ryan Hiser has experienced first-hand the importance of having the opportunity to vote on issues that will affect his family operation and other farmers.

Ohio Farm Bureau officers re-elected at 107th Annual Meeting

Bill Patterson, Cy Prettyman and Adele Flynn will continue to serve as officers for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.

Ohio Farm Bureau shapes 2026 policy at annual meeting

Delegates discussed many topics impacting agriculture including farmland preservation, local foods, and succession planning.

Ohio Farm Bureau trustees elected at 107th Annual Meeting

Twenty-six farmers govern the state’s largest farm and food organization.

Ohio Farm Bureau presents inaugural County Leader of Distinction Awards

The 2025 recipients are Fred Cooke (posthumous) of Richland County, Marvin Dietsch of Williams County, Steven Knollman of Hamilton County and Michele Miller (posthumous) of Ottawa County.

$100,000 Growing Tomorrow Grant awarded to Clover Valley Farm

Nathan and Jill Parriman grow seasonal crops, including Christmas trees, pumpkins and cut flowers, providing U-cut experiences that invite customers to engage directly with agriculture.

Ohio Farm Bureau honors 2025 Distinguished Service Award winners

The 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipients are Craig Adams, Mike Townsley, and Kellogg Farms, Kurt Farms and Stateler Family Farms.

A seat at the table with President Trump

Ohio Farm Bureau Treasurer Adele Flynn participated in the meeting, representing Ohio farmers.

How reliable will electricity be this winter?

For Ohio and PJM region, the outlook is reassuring—ample reserves and strong planning should keep the power on.

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Winter 2021 Newletter

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.

Ryanna Tietje

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.

Matt Aultman

Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.

Bill and Charlotte Wachtman

I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.

Gretchan Francis

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.

Hannah Kiser

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.

Chad Ruhl

So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.

Mary Smallsreed

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