Ohio Farm Bureau members were “Together Again” as the organization held its 103rd annual meeting in Columbus Dec. 9-10. Nearly 385 delegates from all 88 Ohio counties established the organization’s policy goals for the coming year, elected leaders, recognized county Farm Bureau and individual achievements, and honored industry leaders.

Jackson-Vinton, Pike, and Scioto County Farm Bureau delegates attended the meeting and were recognized for several achievements.

The Ohio Farm Bureau Innovation and Collaboration Awards highlight county Farm Bureaus for their implementation of new and innovative programs within their communities and the teamwork required to make those efforts successful. Pike County Farm Bureau won an Innovation Award for its Let’s get Popping project. 

Jackson-Vinton, Pike, and Scioto County Farm Bureaus won a combined Collaboration Award for their Virtual Agriculture Day.

Pictured: Mick Scott, Tomi Eskridge, Lauren Gardner, Pam Updike, Tracy Robinson, Steven Brunner, Christina Armstrong, Dirk Dempsey, Tammy Jones, Kim Harless, Mike Sheeter, Angie Lewis, Larissa Hileman

Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau Board President, Mick Scott, Board Member Pam Updike, and Pike County Farm Bureau President, Tracy Robinson, were presented Murray Lincoln Awards. These members all sold more than 50 NEW Farm Bureau memberships.

Pictured: Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau Board Member Pam Updike, Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau President, Mick Scott, and Pike County Farm Bureau President, Tracy Robinson

Congratulations to these Farm Bureau counties; their hard work and dedication paid off.

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.
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Ryanna Tietje

Henry County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau connections
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.
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Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

Giving farmers a voice
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
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Bill and Charlotte Wachtman

Henry County

10-year campaign for safer roads
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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Gretchan Francis

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Bringing the farm back to life
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.
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Hannah Kiser

Sandusky County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau involvement
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.
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Chad Ruhl

Farm manager, CSI Insurance

Select Partner Program
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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Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Advocacy
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