2026 Trumbull County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting highlights
Trumbull County Farm Bureau held its 2026 Annual Meeting on Thursday, Sept. 24, 2026, at DiLucia’s Banquet Hall in Warren.
Read More
From what started out as a single event at my childhood elementary school, has turned into an amazing program, even winning us a spot at American Farm Bureau Convention.
Not quite two years ago, I did a storytime with a farmer activity for a group of elementary kids. Since doing that, I have now done multiple of those events at various schools and libraries, and it has turned into an even bigger program with book barns to compliment the story time.
As a farmer myself, and part of Trumbull County Farm Bureau, I really try to promote farming and educate the consumers as much as possible. I would say by nature, that it comes fairly easy for me to speak and present on a topic that means so much to me. With that, when starting an ag literacy program within our county Farm Bureau, I quickly volunteered to head up the storytime with a farmer portion. Over the past couple months, I have read to children from two years of age, to their guardians probably 70+ years in age. Not only have I read a story about dairy farming, but each child has had the opportunity to make their own cow craft to name and take home. To see these kids light up when picking names for “their” cow, and adding their own unique number of spots to their cow has been such a joy to partake in.
Not only have I had the wonderful chance to witness them learning about farming, but some of the questions that I have been able to answer for them have been significant as well. From something as simple as what do cows eat, to more complex questions like what is milk composed of. No matter what the question may be, I have taken great pride in being able to help these consumers get a better understanding of what we farmers do on a daily basis to care for our animals, and how we produce the wholesome products that are found on grocery store shelves.
In addition to the storytime with a farmer portion of this project, other Farm Bureau volunteers are crafting book barns to be donated to locations throughout the county that will contain ag-related books to help further educate the public. As time goes on, we hope to expand this program in various ways. So far, based on all that we’ve done, we have the chance to travel to Salt Lake City, Utah in January to present our project at the American Farm Bureau Convention. I think that all of us are looking forward to this and look forward to sharing the details after returning from the trip.
Submitted by Julie Holler, a member of the Trumbull County Farm Bureau board of trustees.
OFBF Mission: Working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities.
My first recommendation in your journey is to start out with a local farming friend or mentor along with joining an organization like Ohio Farm Bureau.
We’re just so thankful for the Farm Bureau and the foundation for helping put this together. And of course, the Boyert family for the vision they had with this grant. It’s jumping us forward 10 years. It’s unbelievable.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
It wasn’t until I joined the Wilmington College Collegiate Farm Bureau that I truly saw how my passion could translate into leadership, advocacy and a career.
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.
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.
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.
Featured Articles
Witness the dance of fall harvest
Tuesday night I watched three combines harvest the soybeans from our fields, and it made me feel like a little kid in a candy shop.
Read More
The benefits of soil testing
Taking the time to analyze your soil’s pH and fertility levels now can save both time and money during the next growing season.
Read More
Fun facts about dairy cows
The dairy farmers across America send many thanks to consumers for buying milk, cheese and other dairy products!
Read More
Check in on each other
Check on your kids. Check on the friend who has been unusually quiet. Check on the farmer who hasn’t been at the coffee shop lately. Check on the person who is always the strong one for everyone else.
And when someone tells you they are struggling, listen.
Understanding your cattle brings benefits
Knowing how a certain cow acts or responds can often indicate something about her health and well-being as well.
Read More