2023 Brown County Annual Meeting

Brown County Farm Bureau and Brown Soil and Water Conservation District held their annual meeting at the Venue on Lake Grant on Aug. 28t at 5:30 p.m. The evening started with elections for Soil and Water supervisor, followed by opening statements at 6:30 p.m. and a delicious catered meal.  

Brown County board President Chris Rogers kicked off the business meeting with introductions of elected officials including Senator Johnson, Representative Bird, Representative Pizzulli, Commissioner Woodruff and many more! Vice President Ben Parker presented board trustees for election and 2024 annual meeting delegates. Public Policy Chair Brett Rogers took the podium to introduce proposed policies. All Farm Bureau voting members were instructed to vote. The evening continued with recognizing volunteers, scholarship recipients and a reflection on the year’s highlights.

Following the Farm Bureau portion of the evening, the microphone was handed over to the Brown County Soil and Water Conservation District. Among several recognitions, District Manager Chris Rogers was recognized for his tireless work over the last 30 years. He received commendations from the Ohio Senate, the Ohio House of Representatives and the Brown County Commissioners.

This joint effort between the Brown County Farm Bureau and the Soil and Water Conservation District highlights the vital role that collaboration plays in fostering a thriving and sustainable agricultural community, while also reinforcing the importance of responsible stewardship of land management and conservation practices for the benefit of future generations.

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Ryanna Tietje

Henry County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau connections
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
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
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
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
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
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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