Across the Table: Supporting the next generation of agricultural leaders
The opportunity to pay it forward is in front of all of us. Whether through giving, mentoring or staying involved, each of us has a role to play.
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Changing leaves signal that deer hunting season is upon us. In the September/October issue of Our Ohio magazine, we take a deep dive into hunting lease options available to both hunters and landowners from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
Also in this issue we check in with the Ohio Restaurant Association on how our industry partners have survived not only coming out of the pandemic, but also ongoing supply chain woes and labor shortages across the state and nation. We also talk with Dan Young of Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs about his thoughts on the future of the industry.
Strong rural centers are the backbone of farm communities, and watching many decline over the years is alarming. The comeback story of Bellefontaine, through the ongoing efforts of real estate developer Small Nation, which is owned and operated by those who grew up in or near the county, is an inspiring blueprint for villages and cities across the state. Their holistic work with local entrepreneurs is lifting Logan County in more ways than one.
In September/October we also meet the 2022 ag teacher of the year Barrett Zimmerman, who was awarded the Golden Owl Award, sponsored by Nationwide, at the state FFA conference earlier this year. In this issue we also learn the story of the Morgan family in Champaign County, whose use of Nationwide’s Land As Your Legacy program gave them peace of mind when they needed it the most.
With early voting beginning Oct. 1, Executive Vice President Adam Sharp’s Across the Table column talks about the importance of voting for and retaining “consistent” justices on the Ohio Supreme Court. We also have a story on testimony Sharp and others gave at a joint hearing of the Ohio House and Ohio Senate ag committees on the importance of the Ohio State Fair and Ohio Expo Center to ag youth in the state.
Other items of interest in this issue include a Farm Science Review preview in the latest OSU Impact from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, as well as reader favorites — autumn recipes and Grow and Know events.
These are just some of what members will find in the latest issue of Our Ohio magazine, a benefit of Farm Bureau membership and Our Ohio supporters. A digital edition is also available.
Photo by Dave Liggett
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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Taking the youth pathways trail with Farm Bureau
I am thankful to everyone in Ohio Farm Bureau who has supported me, guided me and helped me turn my passion into purpose.
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Where I learned to belong in agriculture
I left Ohio in 2022, but there is one reason I continue to come back—a constant pulling factor: my Ohio agriculture community.
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Growing into Farm Bureau
We asked each of the chapter presidents what makes their Collegiate Farm Bureau essential and unique.
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Bringing ag literacy to a younger, wider audience
Teaching agriculture in an elementary classroom is a great opportunity to spark a love of the industry in our youngest learners and have them share that with those at home.
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Sparking ag careers in an urban area
Stearns Homestead is home to one of the largest 4-H clubs in Cuyahoga County and has hosted 15,000 students for tours, becoming a learning center for youth to get up close and personal with farm animals.
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‘Rising star’ didn’t start out in agriculture
Starting with little ag industry knowledge, Cristen Cramer has embraced career growth through adaptability and learning.
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We asked, you answered: How did Ohio Farm Bureau help launch your ag career?
The ways in which Ohio Farm Bureau has played a role in helping members launch ag careers are as varied as they are rooted in the industry.
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A new classroom for Ohio agriculture
The Multispecies Animal Learning Complex at Ohio State opened in January 2025, marking a significant investment in animal agriculture and public engagement.
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At Nationwide, our past informs our future
As we pause this year to celebrate our centennial, we remain grateful for our long-term partnership with the Ohio Farm Bureau.
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