Trustee Tuesday Heather Lahmers

We would like to take the time on Tuesdays to introduce you to our Ashland County Farm Bureau trustees.  Though they are busy with their careers, agricultural operations, and families, they still manage to find time to put in some fantastic work for Farm Bureau and we appreciate all that they continue to do for our county and Ohio agriculture.

This week we would like to introduce you to Heather Lahmers. 

Where did you grow up?

Nashville

How long have you been a Farm Bureau member?

              4 years

How long have you been a county trustee?

              2 years

What is your agriculture background?

I grew up on a small beef and grain farm in Holmes County. We also did a small amount of hay as well. FFA led me to college at Ohio State University ATI and while there, I worked for a large beef and grain operation where I eventually met my husband. My husband and I now have a custom farming operation. We also grain farm and produce about 1000 acres of corn and soybeans a year.

What is your current job title?

              Co-Owner/Office Manager at Lahmers Custom Farming/M&H Custom Ag

Ashland County Farm Bureau has a variety of subcommittees; which subcommittees do you currently serve on?

              Scholarship Committee and Farm Tour Committee

What are a few of the activities have you participated in with Farm Bureau?

Last year I helped purchase toys for the Toy Drive. I helped at a local farmers market with the Ashland Soil and Water. I was on the Scholarship Committee last year as well.           

What is one interesting fact about yourself?

I love going to the beach with my family. Just playing with and watching my boys enjoy our time away is something I will always love.

Aside from Farm Bureau, are there other organizations you are involved in?

I’m not involved in much right now other than running my children to and from sports practices. I am on the Hillsdale Elementary PTO and just recently joined the Hillsdale Youth Wrestling Committee. I’m looking forward to becoming involved in 4-H again soon.

What is something you are looking forward to in 2023-2024?

I am excited for my oldest son to join 4-H. I was very much involved in 4-H growing up and I’m looking forward to getting involved again.

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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