Ohio buy local

We are excited for the 2023 release of our 2nd edition of the Cuyahoga, Erie, Huron and Lorain Counties Buying Local Directory. This directory will not only benefit the residents by providing them with contacts for locally sourced goods and services, but it opens up a valuable marketing tool for you and allows us to provide our members an additional member benefit.

The directories will be distributed at all Farm Bureau events throughout the year in each of the counties, including annual meetings and other events. The directory will also be mailed to approximately 5,000+ Farm Bureau member families in Erie, Huron, Lorain and Cuyahoga counties.

Good and Services Listings

Farm Bureau members in Cuyahoga, Erie, Huron and Lorain counties can list their goods and services in the directory. First three categories are FREE and additional categories are $5 each. These listings are for Farm Bureau members only. -*See attachment to complete and return.*2023 Buy Local Form only

Paid advertising spaces: These advertisements provide additional space to promote your business and are available in quarter page increments (1/4 page, 1/2 page or full page). Ad space is limited and will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis. You do not need to be a Farm Bureau member for paid advertising, however, Farm Bureau members save at least $100. Call us at 440-877-0706 if you are interested in becoming a member!

Local Member Benefit Opportunities

As part of the benefit of being a Farm Bureau member, the organization offers its members national, state and local discount programs. At the national and state level the discounts include hotel savings, equipment discounts, recreational deals, etc.

Local Member Discounts: At the local level, Farm Bureau members can receive discounts and other benefits from local restaurants, stores, businesses and more. The benefits are redeemable when members present their current Farm Bureau membership card. We are currently inviting you to participate by offering a local member benefit to Farm Bureau members from your business. Some businesses offer a discount off of every purchase ranging from 5% to 30%. Others offer a buy-one, get-one program or other promotion. You set the benefit you are comfortable offering. We will promote your business and the member benefit you provide. There is no additional cost to participate! -*See attachment to complete and return.*2023 Buy Local Ad Order only

Please contact the Farm Bureau office with any questions at 440-877-0706. Enclosed on the attachment and your in most recent hard copy newsletter are forms for these exciting opportunities. We look forward to working with you and meeting our members’ needs in 2023. In order to be included, all information and payments are due to the Farm Bureau office by April 4, 2023.

You can also fill out the online form or scan this QR code Buy Local QR code

Farm Labor Resources
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.
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Mandy Way

Way Farms

Farm Labor Resources
Strong communities
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.
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Ernie Welch

Van Wert County Farm Bureau

Strong communities
Leadership development
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.
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Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

Leadership development
Young Ag Professionals program
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.
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Jaclyn De Candio

Clark County Farm Bureau

Young Ag Professionals program
Growing our Generation
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.
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Jenna Gregorich

Coshocton County Farm Bureau

Growing our Generation
Groovy Plants Ranch
Knowing that horticulture is under the agriculture umbrella and having Farm Bureau supporting horticulture like it does the rest of ag is very important.
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Jared Hughes

Groovy Plants Ranch

Groovy Plants Ranch
Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience
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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Austin Heil

Hardin County Farm Bureau

Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience
Advocacy
So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.
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Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Advocacy
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