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As we prepare to say goodbye to summer, and the kids go back to school, that means fall is around the corner. It also means that across Ohio, there are opportunities to get out to the farm and enjoy tourism activities.
Below is a list of county Farm Bureau hosted or sponsored events. The list will be updated through October 2022.
Sept. 27
Wine Down at the MAiZE, Milford Center
Wine Down at the MAiZE will feature local wineries, farmers and promote the flourishing agriculture in our county. We are excited for this initiative where all net proceeds will benefit our youth programs and scholarship fund. The evening event is set to take place Tuesday, Sept. 27, 2022. The host for the event is The MAiZE at Little Darby Creek.
Oct. 2
Clermont County Food & Farm Self-Guided Tour
Eight diverse farms and markets have opened their gates and doors for you to experience local agriculture firsthand. Take this opportunity to meet local farmers, taste farm-fresh food, learn stewardship and farm skills from experts, and explore the fields of local farms.
Oct. 8-9
Wayne County Fall Farm Tour, northeast Wayne County
Wayne County Farm Bureau’s annual Farm Tour will take place in the northeast quadrant of the county and will feature seven stops, open from noon to 5 p.m. Booklets containing event details will be available at the Wayne County Fair and online beginning Sept. 9.
Oct. 8-9
Medina County Fall Foliage Tour, various stops in Medina County
Since 1968, the drive-it-yourself Medina County Fall Foliage Tour has educated the participating public about agriculture, education, and history of Medina County. Each year, the tour highlights 10-15 places of interest that can include farms, agribusinesses, historical societies, and special events – among others.
Labor has always been an issue, mainly because we are a seasonal operation. So that's a challenge finding somebody who only wants to work three months out of a year, sometimes up to six months.
I appreciate the benefit of having a strong voice in my corner. The extras that are included in membership are wonderful, but I'm a member because of the positive impact to my local and state agricultural communities.
I see the value and need to be engaged in the community I live in, to be a part of the decision-making process and to volunteer with organizations that help make our community better.
Farm Bureau involvement has taught me how to grow my professional and leadership experience outside of the workforce and how to do that in a community-centric way.
With not growing up on a farm, I’d say I was a late bloomer to agriculture. I feel so fortunate that I found the agriculture industry. There are so many opportunities for growth.
Knowing that horticulture is under the agriculture umbrella and having Farm Bureau supporting horticulture like it does the rest of ag is very important.
If it wasn't for Farm Bureau, I personally, along with many others, would not have had the opportunity to meet with our representatives face to face in Washington.
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