President Devin Cain conducted the Belmont County Farm Bureau 2022 Annual Meeting of members on Tuesday, Aug. 9, at The Market at Ebbert Farms in St. Clairsville. At this meeting the members voted on proposed policies, a code change and selected trustees for the board of trustees as well as delegates to the Ohio Farm Bureau 2023 Annual Meeting.

Policy issues included broadband access, support of law enforcement, township funding, oil and gas issues, and hunting support.

Again this year was the inclusion of several area sponsors and displays which the approximately 160 Farm Bureau members and guests were able to view prior to the meeting. Captina Creek Watershed provided educational information. The Gold Sponsors were Ag Pro, Kirkes’ Homemade Ice Cream, The Market at Ebbert Farms, Ohio Hills Health Centers, and WVU Medicine/Barnesville Hospital. The Silver Sponsors included, Doan Ford, Johnson Insurance Agency, WesBanco Bank, and Woodsfield Savings Bank. The Bronze Sponsor were Belmont Mills Inc., Belmont Petroleum Corp, D & J Sales & Service Inc., Milestone Company Farm Insurance, Riesbeck’s Food Markets, Inc., William Knox, CPA.

New President Alex Davidson received the leadership reins from outgoing president Devin Cain.

Carson Phillips, Union Local FFA Presented his prepared speech that he recently placed 2nd in state competition in dealing with mental health issues in agriculture. Harold Kemp, DVM received the Glenna Cain Distinguished Service Award Right to left Devin Cain, Dr Harold Kemp Gene Plumly recognized for being a Farm Bureau member for over 65 years. 1st row Gene Plumly, Lova Ebbert, Farm Bureau 2nd row Rene Shepherd, Roger Plumly, Bobby Gibson

 

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
Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan
The plan we are on is great. It’s comparable to my previous job's plan, and we are a sole proprietor.
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Kevin Holy

Geauga County Farm Bureau

Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan
Finding farm labor
We really appreciate what Farm Bureau has done to get people interested in this line of work and workforce development and getting people interested in this industry.
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Jody Brown Boyd

Brown's Family Farm Market

Finding farm labor
Strong communities
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.
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Ernie Welch

Van Wert County Farm Bureau

Strong communities
CAUV: Past, present and future
We work terrifically with the Ashtabula County Farm Bureau, hosting at least one to two outreach town hall events every year to educate new farmers and existing farmers on traditional CAUV and woodlands.
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David Thomas

Ashtabula County Auditor

CAUV: Past, present and future
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

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