Achievements from the previous year included years of service recognition, successful public events along with much more.
Lawrence County Farm Bureau held its 40th annual meeting Sept. 12 at Symmes Valley High School Auditorium.
Twenty-six 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 and Tim Hicks addressed the meeting.
Farm Bureau members discussed the opportunity for policy, but did not have any current proposed policies.
Elected to the county board of trustees were Drew Schmidt, Rachael Fraley, Sharon Evans and Blaine Evans. Elected to serve as delegates to the state annual meeting were Drew Schimdt, Uriah Cade and Morgan Klaiber.
Linda Fuller was recognized for her years of dedication to the Lawrence County Farm Bureau board. Sharon Evans, the county membership chair, was recognized for her hard work over this year’s membership campaign.
Lawrence County Farm Bureau President Drew Schmidt discussed the successes from the previous year: Hosting the 1st Ring on the River open beef show, livestock quiz bowl at the county fair, pee wee showmanship at the county fair, and the 1st annual farm to fork dinner held to raise money for the youth development fund
Organization Director Ashley Kasler recognized the county board of trustees for their continued service to the board in planning and carrying our events throughout the year.
The featured speaker was Tim Hicks with OFBF. Tim gave a brief overview of the Nationwide Land as Your Legacy Program and outlined the items of the program for members to look into.
The mission of the Ohio Farm Bureau is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities.
Gary Truance of Vinton was elected District 22 trustee for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
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The Farm to Fork dinner was held to raise money for the Lawrence County Impact Fund.
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Lawrence County Farm Bureau hosted Ring on the River Sept. 29 at the Lawrence County Fairgrounds with Judge Levi Richards evaluating the animals.
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Twenty-nine members and guests attended the 2024 annual meeting where action was taken on the organization’s policy priorities, elections were held and special achievements were recognized.
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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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Lawrence County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting Sept. 10, with registration starting at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Symmes Valley High School.
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Lawrence County Farm Bureau hosted a Livestock Scavenger Hunt and Pee Wee Show Clinics at the 2024 Lawrence County Fair.
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The scholarship is funded through the county’s Farm to Fork event. This year’s event is scheduled for Aug. 22.
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Farm Bureau met with community leaders to discuss items of common interest and collaboration opportunities.
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Congratulations to Benjamin Tate Munion, the scholarship winner for Lawrence County Farm Bureau.
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