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President Alex Davidson conducted the Belmont County Farm Bureau 2023 Annual Meeting of members on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at The Market at Ebbert Farms, St. Clairsville. At this meeting the members voted on proposed policies, and selected trustees for the Board of Trustees as well as delegates to Ohio Farm Bureau 2024 Annual Meeting.

Policy issues included closing of old water wells, environmental court, veterans’ services and several others.

Again this year was the inclusion of several area sponsors and displays which the approximately 140 Farm Bureau members and guests were able to view prior to the meeting. Belmont County SWCD provided educational information. Gold Sponsors were Ag Pro, Kirkes’ Homemade Ice Cream, Milestone Company Farm Insurance, The Market at Ebbert Farms, Ohio Hills Health Centers, and WVU Medicine/Barnesville Hospital. Silver Sponsors included, Doan Ford, Johnson Insurance Agency, WesBanco Bank. Bronze Sponsor were Belmont Mills Inc., Belmont Petroleum Corp, Burkhart Nursery, D & J Sales & Service Inc., Riesbeck’s Food Markets, Inc., William Knox, CPA, and Woodsfield Savings Bank.

County Auditor Cindi Henry spoke about changes on CAUV within her office. Select Nationwide Partners, Milestone Company Farm Insurance/Kerry Anderson, and Johnson Insurance/Kari Ball Agency/Andy Hollenbeck, spoke on the many advantages of the Nationwide and Farm Bureau partnership.

New President Mike Burkhart received the leadership reins from outgoing president Alex Davidson.

Davidson, Jerry Ebbert, and Brenda Hoskinson were recognized as retiring Board of Trustee members having served for two terms.

Outstanding board attendance winners were: Mike Burkhart, Alex Davidson, Jerry Ebbert, Richard Johnston, Roger Plumly, Amanda Wharton, and Rusty Winland.

Clifford Collins received the Glenna Cain Distinguished Service Award for his dedication over many years to Belmont County Farm Bureau.  Thank you to the Winland Family who donated homemade wine as door prizes.