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The Pickaway County Farm Bureau is the largest membership organization in Pickaway County and is focused on all aspects of those working in the agricultural industry. Pickaway County Farm Bureau was organized and incorporated as a non-profit corporation in 1928.

Pickaway County Farm Bureau is one of 86 county Farm Bureaus that make up the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. In 2021, Pickaway County had 715 active members. Active members are identified as anyone whose livelihood depends on the agricultural industry. 

Pickaway County Farm Bureau is led by an elected board consisting of 16 trustees. Those currently serving as county board trustees are:

• Cole Clark – Jackson Twp.
• Bart Fannin – Scioto Twp.
• Kent Hardin – Pickaway Twp.
• Annie Lohstroh –  Monroe Twp.
• Robert McCarley – Scioto Twp.
• Ryan Mast – Darby Twp.
• Blake Metzger – Deercreek Twp. – Treasurer
• Bennett Musselman – Muhlenburg Twp. – President
• Lee Radcliff – Pickaway Twp.
• Rachel Scior – Harrison Twp.
• Katerina Sharp – Clearcreek Twp. – Secretary
• Kayla Steerman – Clearcreek Twp.
• Keith Summers – Washington Twp.
• Austin Wippel – Muhlenburg Twp.
• Brad Wolford – Washington Twp. – Vice President 
• Ryan Wristel – Scioto Twp. 

The mission of Farm Bureau is “Working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities.” The Pickaway County Farm Bureau recently adopted the following policies during its 2021 county annual meeting: 

• Work with the Pickaway Progress Partnership and similar organizations to strengthen Pickaway County Farm Bureau members’ economic development position in the county.
• Supports strengthening ties to youth and young agricultural professionals programs in the county.
• Increase food security, health and wellness of Pickaway County families. 
• Encourage the Ohio Power Siting Board to determine and take into consideration the economic impact to the agricultural industry, food security, and sustainability of the community when taking productive lands our of the supply chain for solar and other energy projects.
• Increase funding to local governments to improve the safety and condition of rural roads and bridges. Fund road, bridge, and other infrastructure repairs and upgrades across the state of Ohio to better reflect and support the use of ever changing agricultural equipment.

If you are interested in becoming a member of the Pickaway County Farm Bureau, the dues are $79 per year, plus an optional donation of $3 for the AGGPAC fund, which supports better government. You can contact the Pickaway County office at 740-474-6284.