Schwinn is originally from Mercer County and has been a Farm Bureau member for eight years.
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 Lindsey Schwinn. Where did you grow up?
Mercer County, Ohio
How long have you been a Farm Bureau member?
Eight years
How long have you been a county trustee?
Six months
What is your agriculture background?
I grew up on a grain farm in Mercer County where we grew corn soybeans and wheat. I was involved in 4-H and FFA growing up and have always had a strong passion for the agriculture industry. My husband, Jacob, and I currently farm in northern Ashland County.
What is your current job title?
I work as a Crop Insurance Specialist for Farm Credit Mid-America serving the North Central Ohio region.
Ashland County Farm Bureau has a variety of subcommittees, which subcommittees do you currently serve on?
I serve on the Scholarship Committee and the School Tour Committee.
What are a few of the activities have you participated in with Farm Bureau?
I have participated in the Young Ag Professionals events for many years.
What is one interesting fact about yourself?
I grew up 2.5 hours from where I live now – I drive home on the weekends often to visit my
parents and other close friends.
Aside from Farm Bureau, are there other organizations you are involved in?
Church
What is something you are looking forward to in 2023-2024?
A successful planting and harvest season and getting involved in the Farm Bureau!
Topics include the upcoming member appreciation breakfast Feb. 22, policy development proposals and scholarship information.
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In addition to breakfast, the Feb. 22 event will offer a presentation by Joe Webken with Trueland Implement about ag application technology updates.
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The Ashland & Wayne County Young Ag Professionals and the Medina County Young Farmers hosted their 8th Annual Ag Toy…
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All cash and toy donations will be donated to Toys for Tots (Wayne & Medina counties) or Associated Charities of Ashland County.
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Matt Vodraska of Doylestown is serving on the 2024 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.
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The meeting takes place Aug. 20 at the Convocation Center. RSVP by Aug. 13.
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All members should have received a copy of the Ashland County Buy Local Directory in the mail, or view it here online.
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Farm Bureau members and friends of members are invited to join us at Canal Park in Akron for a night of baseball and fireworks on Saturday June 22.
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It was the fervent wish of Ron and Denny Smith’s father, Forest, that the original Smith Family Farms in Ashland County, stay in the family.
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