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

 

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