Membership benefits fueled by more than discounts
Mike Videkovich can name a long list of the organization’s benefits, but there is one very tangible one that he said he’s bound to use almost every year.
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The Ross County Farm Bureau is the largest membership organization in Ross County and is focused on all aspects of those working in the agricultural industry. Ross County Farm Bureau was organized in 1918 and incorporated as a non-profit corporation in 1944.
Ross County Farm Bureau is one of 86 county Farm Bureaus that make up the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. In 2024, Ross County had 579 members.
Ross County Farm Bureau is led by an elected board consisting of 12 trustees. Those currently serving as county board trustees are:
- Lisa Bair – Scioto Twp. – Secretary
- Ruth Beery – Concord Twp.
- Josh Bluck – Concord Twp. – Vice President
- Kainnon Bryans – Union Twp.
- Terri Cory – Concord Twp.
- Terry Frey – Green Twp. – Treasurer
- Jim Ginther – Scioto Twp.
- Kenton Richter – Harrison Twp.
- Garrett Simmons – Twin Twp.
- Ryan Slaughter – Huntington Twp.
- Pam Snyder – Colerain Twp. – President
- Ray Wells – Union 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 Ross County Farm Bureau, the dues are $120 per year, plus an optional donation of $6 for the AGGPAC fund, which supports better government. You can contact the Ross County office at 740-474-6284.
The plan we are on is great. It’s comparable to my previous job's plan, and we are a sole proprietor.
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.
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.
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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.
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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