Looking to buy fresh local produce and support area businesses around Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake or Trumbull County? Check out our Northeast Counties 2nd Edition of the Farm Bureau Buying Local Directory! The directory not only benefits residents in our community, but Farm Bureau members who get to list their goods and services for FREE!
Download your copy today and start supporting local businesses around the county! Don’t forget to share with your friends and family as well!
It’s fresh and it tastes better. Local produce is able to ripen naturally, instead of being picked before ripening actually happens. Most produce you buy in large chain groceries travels long distances and if picked when ripe, would likely be rotten before it hit the store shelves, so it is picked before it has ripened.
Relationships. Local foods create connections that you can’t get online. Getting to know the people who produce your food is important to not only the consumers but to the farmers as well. With so many misconceptions of farmers and farming practices, relationships are so important. But with those relationships, trust, sharing and learning are key.
Stronger local communities. When you buy locally, you are supporting your community and helping those farmers and businesses continue on for future generations.
Variety. Oh the things you can find when buying local: Maple-covered peanuts, chocolate-covered bacon, homemade soap and so much more. Local farmers tend to grow a variety of items instead of only one crop. Additionally, they love supporting other farmers and businesses as well and often branch out offering other locally made products.
Download the 2021 Buying Local Directory
Submitted by Mandy Orahood, an Ohio Farm Bureau organization director serving Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake, and Trumbull counties.
OFBF Mission: Working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities.
Evaluation of the applicants will be based on academic achievement, school and community activities, and a short essay regarding the importance of agriculture to Adams County and Ohio.
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Scholarship selection will be based on agricultural interests, scholastic achievement, financial need and Farm Bureau participation.
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Preference will be given to agriculture, animal science, horticulture, science and chemistry majors, and education majors specializing in the above areas of study.
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Evaluation of the applicants will be based on academic achievement, school /community activities and demonstration of leadership.
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Delegates this year were Clay Vasko, Jeff McConaughy, Robbie Oakley, and Melissa Miser.
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Delegates this year were Jason Feldner, county president; Chris Wells and Raegan Feldner.
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Delegates this year were Mike Burkhart, county president; Sarah Galavich, Matt Gehrig and Rusty Winland.
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Nominations should be submitted by Jan. 30, 2025.
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