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Marion County Farm Bureau and Soil and Water Conservation District’s Annual Meeting was held Aug. 22 at All Occasions Catering in Waldo. Marion County SWCD provided a brief update on the H2Ohio program and farmland preservation efforts in the county. Marion SWCD honored long-term board member Jason Lehner who is retiring after 17 years of service.

The 2022 Marion County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting minutes and financials were presented and approved. Trustee and delegate elections were held and policies were voted on and approved. The board trustees elected were Chris Baker, John Hafer, Jillian Russell, Ron Sanderson, Ron Thiel, William Trihaft, Steve Wickersham and Jane Wood. Along with the president, Jonathan Zucker and vice president, Steve Wickersham, Bryan Santschi and Jane Wood were voted to serve as delegates for the 2024 OFBF Annual Meeting.

Marion County Farm Bureau volunteers were recognized and programs and accomplishments from the last year were reviewed and celebrated. Organization Director Abra Dunn and OFBF First Vice President and District 7 State Trustee Cy Prettyman provided remarks.

If you are interested in making a difference in your community, planning activities, and organizing sessions to help local farmers, please let us know. Volunteers are needed at different times throughout the year. You can volunteer for one particular event, participate in many areas or serve on committees. If you are interested in making a difference in your community, please let us know. You can contact one of the county trustees, or contact the county office at (419) 747-7488 or [email protected].

For details of programs throughout the year, follow Marion County Farm Bureau on Facebook or bookmark this webpage.