Ag Day at the Capital

Ag Day at the Capital is one of Ohio Farm Bureau’s long-lasting traditions – allowing Farm Bureau members and board trustees to meet with state representatives, elected officials, and the legislature. During this day-long event, Farm Bureau members from all over the state of Ohio meet at the capital building in downtown Columbus and have discussions regarding Farm Bureau priority issues such as eminent domain and broadband. This annual event embodies the grassroots efforts of our organization.

Ag Day at the Capital

To recap, here is a reflection of what one local board president shared about his experience at Ag Day at the Capital. Brown County Farm Bureau Board President Chris Rogers stated that the meetings with Ohio State Representatives Adam Bird and Brian Baldridge were very positive with great intentions of moving the agricultural industry forward in the state of Ohio.

Additionally, Brown County members stated that Ohio Supreme Court Justice Sharon Kennedy also had a great perspective on the priority issues of the Ohio Farm Bureau.

Farm Bureau connections
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
Giving farmers a voice
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
10-year campaign for safer roads
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
Bringing the farm back to life
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
Farm Bureau involvement
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
Select Partner Program
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
Advocacy
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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