2026 Hocking County Farm Bureau Scholarship
The deadline for entry is March 31, 2026.
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The Hocking County Farm Bureau is the largest membership organization in Hocking County and is focused on all aspects of those working in the agricultural industry. Hocking County Farm Bureau was organized in 1920 and incorporated as a non-profit corporation in 1948.
Hocking County Farm Bureau is one of 86 county Farm Bureaus that make up the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. In 2024, Hocking County had 381 members.
Hocking County Farm Bureau is led by an elected board consisting of 8 trustees. Those currently serving as county board trustees are:
- Stephanie Blackford – Washington Twp. – President
- John Brenneman – Washington Twp. – Treasurer
- Thelma Farmer – Falls Twp.
- Julia Kitchen – Perry Twp. – Secretary
- David Libben – Falls Twp.
- Garry Meyer – Good Hope Twp. – Vice President
- Larry Mosure – Washington Twp.
- Bruce Sater — Laurel Twp.
- John Walker – Falls Twp.
The mission of Farm Bureau is “Working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities.” If you are interested in becoming a member of the Hocking County Farm Bureau, the dues are $100 per year, plus an optional donation of $6 for the AGGPAC fund, which supports better government. You can contact the Hocking County office at 740-474-6284.
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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