FUSION Conference exceeds expectations
The FUSION Conference is a national leadership conference that brings together volunteers in three program areas: Promotion & Education, Women’s Leadership and Young Farmers & Ranchers.
Read MoreOver 300 Ohio Farm Bureau members, including representatives from Athens-Meigs County
Farm Bureau, gathered in downtown Columbus to meet one-on-one with their state
senators and representatives during Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual Ag Day at the Capital
Feb. 15. Ohio Farm Bureau priority issues such as farmland preservation, eminent
domain reform and strengthening the state’s food supply chain were discussed, along
with a host of other community issues.
Attendees were joined by Gov. Mike DeWine and the newly appointed director of the
Ohio Department of Agriculture, Brian Baldridge. They joined Ohio Farm Bureau
Executive Vice President Adam Sharp for a fireside chat to share goals for the H2Ohio
water quality initiative, protecting farmland from development pressures and how tokeep the food supply system running smoothly and safely for all Ohioans.
The annual Ag Day at the Capital event embodies the grassroots efforts of Ohio Farm
Bureau member volunteers.
David Bright, Alyssa Webb and Roy Vaughan were there on behalf of Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau and visited Rep. Jay Edwards and Sen. Frank Hoagland during their time in Columbus.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture
and strengthen our communities. Learn more at OhioFarmBureau.org
The FUSION Conference is a national leadership conference that brings together volunteers in three program areas: Promotion & Education, Women’s Leadership and Young Farmers & Ranchers.
Read MorePlease respond with a cover letter and resume to [email protected] by Friday, April 21, 2023.
Read MoreAttendees heard guest speakers from FSA, USDA, Ohio Farm Bureau, Soil and Water Conservation District, and OSU Extension.
Read MoreDavid Bright, Alyssa Webb and Roy Vaughan were there on behalf of Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau.
Read MoreTwo scholarship opportunities are offered: One scholarship for an Athens County graduate and one for a Meigs County graduate. The deadline for entry is April 17, 2023.
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Read MoreOn Sept. 15, 2022, the Athens-Meigs County board of trustees met with the membership body for dinner and discussion at their annual meeting at the Albany Independent Fairgrounds
Read MoreAthens-Meigs County Farm Bureau board of trustees met with local and state officials from both counties to discuss the policy development process.
Read MoreIn May, Meigs county fourth graders all met at the county fairgrounds for a day of fun and education.
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