Alyssa Zdobinsk

Alyssa Zdobinski has been a Farm Bureau member for two years and now serves on the Preble County board of trustees. Her hope is to “see more agricultural classes and programs, especially in urban high schools. This would allow people to understand where their food comes from and debunk many of the negative accusations towards our industry. Classes could teach students about urban agriculture and how to grow their own food.”

While growing up, Alyssa said animals were always around and she was heavily involved in 4-H and FFA. She remembers going to Farm Bureau meetings with her parents for as long as she can remember. Once graduating, Zdobinski became an involved member in Farm Bureau and her community. 

In 2016 Alyssa’s family opened Olde Schoolhouse Vineyard & Winery, where she cares for the 2 acres of grapes year-round. They worked to transform the old pasture into a vineyard with 1,000 grape vines. 

Alyssa’s connection to agriculture runs deep and she is working diligently to involve her neighbors in Preble County. 

Farm Bureau connections
To grow a network and gain perspective and knowledge in the industry through personal and professional development has been invaluable. Every day I learn and grow.
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Ryanna Tietje

Henry County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau connections
Giving farmers a voice
The issue of property taxation remains as one of the biggest challenges our members face today. Ensuring agricultural property is valued for its agricultural potential and not development is critical to the continued success of Ohio agriculture.
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Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

Giving farmers a voice
10-year campaign for safer roads
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
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Bill and Charlotte Wachtman

Henry County

10-year campaign for safer roads
Bringing the farm back to life
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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Gretchan Francis

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Bringing the farm back to life
Farm Bureau involvement
Because we are younger farmers just starting out, Farm Bureau has a lot of good opportunities and resources to help us grow in the future.
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Hannah Kiser

Sandusky County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau involvement
Select Partner Program
Through the Select Partner program, we became educated in farm insurance and weren't just selling policies. It became more and more clear why farmers need an advocate like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Chad Ruhl

Farm manager, CSI Insurance

Select Partner Program
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

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