Achievements from the previous year include two successful 4th grade ag days, public policy meetings and two scholarship recipients along with much more.
Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau held its 92nd annual meeting Aug. 24, 2023 at the Meigs County Fairgrounds Rutland Bottled Gas building. Thirty members and guests attended the meeting where action was taken on the organization’s policy priorities, elections were held and special achievements were recognized. Farm Bureau leaders addressed the meeting.
Farm Bureau members discussed the opportunity for policy, but did not have any current proposed policies.
There was no one elected to the county board of trustees, but one open seat remains. Elected to serve as delegates to the state annual meeting were Tammi Goeglein, Hannah Thompson and Jenna Montle.
Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau Vice President Hannah Thompson discussed the achievements from the previous year, including two successful 4th grade ag days, public policy meetings and two scholarship recipients along with much more.
Ohio Farm Bureau State Trustee Karin Bright talked about the importance of a Farm Bureau membership and the importance of having a grassroots organization.
Organization Director Ashley Kasler recognized the county board of trustees and their hard work throughout the year to make the programs a success.
The mission of the Ohio Farm Bureau is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities.
The meeting takes place April 1 at Meigs County Fairgrounds- Rutland Bottle Gas Building.
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Hundreds of Ohio Farm Bureau members, including representatives from Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau, gathered in downtown Columbus to meet one-on-one with their state senators and representatives.
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Samples will be collected at both SWCD offices the week of March 24-28, 2025.
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2025 Athens-Meigs Farm Bureau Scholarship applications are due May 2, 2025.
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Gary Truance of Vinton was elected District 22 trustee for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
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State Committee members assist with creating educational and leadership development programs for Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals, specifically the Winter Leadership Experience, each year.
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The Dinner on the Farm event helps to raise money for the Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau Youth in Agriculture Development Fund.
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Members passed policies opposing CAUV benefits to foreign landowners and supporting the efforts to promote and encourage students to seek education in soil science degree fields.
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Producers are encouraged to contact their local Farm Service Agency office to explore program which they may be eligible.
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Hannah Thompson of McArthur is serving on the 2024 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.
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