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A Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience. What does that mean?
To most people, it doesn’t mean much, but to about 150 Farm Bureau leaders from Ohio, it’s a time for advocating for their passion: agriculture. That’s just what we did Sept. 13-15 in D.C. A group of Farm Bureau County presidents, vice presidents, Young Ag Professionals, and members of the current AgriPOWER class along with state of Ohio staff were able to meet with congressional representatives and discuss inflation, and supply chain issues, along with the upcoming farm bill and the current railroad issues.
It is always great to put personal experience into the discussion. We got to hear from both Ohio Senators Rob Portman and Sherrod Brown during breakfast each morning, respectively.
Other speakers we heard from included Sam Kieffer of the American Farm Bureau Federation, who briefed us on current issues; John Hummel, of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency; and Keith Gray and Scott Marlow, both of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. We also toured the American Farm Bureau office, and some enjoyed an optional monument tour at night.
On Wednesday afternoon, we participated in a farm forum in the Rayburn Gold Room organized by Ohio Congressmen Bob Gibbs and Troy Balderson. Even though it was a little out of the usual format because of the voting that was taking place, it was still an informative opportunity.
The Washington, D.C., leadership experience for me is just that; it’s an experience that leaves an impression on your heart. To be able to visit our Capitol, meet with congressional representatives and hear the array of speakers while also meeting new Farm Bureau leaders, is just a great experience. I don’t care if you were raised on a farm, hobby farm or claim to have no tie to agriculture, agriculture impacts all our lives daily.
We all enjoy eating daily, having clothes on our backs and having our favorite spirits to drink. Without agriculture, none of that would be possible.
So I will continue to advocate for it and also hope others will see the importance of it.
Submitted by Marsha Stanhope, president of the Trumbull Farm Bureau.
OFBF Mission: Working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities.
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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