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.
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Casey and Charlie Ellington of Stark County have been appointed to the American Farm Bureau Federation Young Farmers & Ranchers Committee for a two-year term. The YF&R Committee is composed of 16 positions representing all regions of the United States. Committee members are responsible for program planning, which includes the coordination of YF&R competitive events during AFBF’s convention each January, and the Harvest for All program, which is a nationwide food drive program.
National committee members are nominated by their respective state Farm Bureaus.
The Ellingtons most recently served as chaircouple of the Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals Committee. They own and operate Ellington Farms, raising beef, pork, chicken, hay and grain crops, balancing direct to consumer and commercial sales. Charlie is the director of feed sales at Heritage Cooperative. Casey is the executive director for the Louisville Area Chamber of Commerce. Both are graduates of Ohio Farm Bureau’s intensive leadership institute AgriPOWER. They have three children.
The Ellingtons will be the fourth Ohio YAP members to serve on the national committee (in a row). They succeed Latham and Katie Farley, Brad Heimerl and Greg and Theresa Corcoran.
“Ohio Farm Bureau could not be more proud of the Ellingtons as they represent our young professionals at the national level. We grow great leaders through Farm Bureau, and Charlie and Casey have made the most of the opportunities available through our organization,” said OFBF President Frank Burkett III.
“Casey and Charlie have been involved at the county level for years. Charlie is a board member and serves on various committees. Casey has been our membership campaign chair, county fair building chair and has helped on many more committees. They both give back to the Stark County Farm Bureau constantly and are seen as strong leaders for our county Farm Bureau. They will be a great additions to the AFBF YF&R Committee,” said Nick Kennedy, organization director for Stark County Farm Bureau.
Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals are 18 to 35, singles and married, who are interested in improving the business of agriculture, learning new ideas and developing leadership skills. The group includes full- and part-time farmers, OSU Extension agents, teachers, consumer educators, former Ohio Farm Bureau Youth members, FFA and 4-H alumni, farm media communicators, livestock and equine enthusiasts, seed representatives, green industry employees, gardeners, foodies and more.
Upcoming YAP involvement opportunities
Ohio Farm Bureau members ages 18-35 with an interest in serving on the 2022-2023 Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee should apply by May 7.
Ohio Farm Bureau offers two contests for members ages 18-35 to showcase their leadership journey, professional experiences and farming involvement. Applications for both the Excellence in Agriculture and Outstanding Young Farmer contests are being accepted through June 11 at noon.
My first recommendation in your journey is to start out with a local farming friend or mentor along with joining an organization like Ohio Farm Bureau.
We’re just so thankful for the Farm Bureau and the foundation for helping put this together. And of course, the Boyert family for the vision they had with this grant. It’s jumping us forward 10 years. It’s unbelievable.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
It wasn’t until I joined the Wilmington College Collegiate Farm Bureau that I truly saw how my passion could translate into leadership, advocacy and a career.
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.
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.
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.
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