Agriculture grows world wonders
Here is my list of the top four most unique agricultural experiences in my life.
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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.
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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