Hundreds of Ohio Farm Bureau members gathered in Columbus to meet one-on-one with their state senators and representatives during Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual Ag Day at the Capital Feb. 21.
Hundreds of Ohio Farm Bureau members gathered in downtown Columbus to meet one-on-one with their state senators and representatives during Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual Ag Day at the Capital Feb. 21. Ohio Farm Bureau priority issues such as eminent domain reform and additional landowner protections, water quality, a more resilient food system and the expansion of affordable high-speed broadband access were introduced, along with a host of other community issues.
“This is an awesome opportunity for members from all across the state to come together, meet individually with their legislators, share the importance of farming and Ohio’s agriculture industry and show off the grassroots power of this organization,” said Jack Irvin, vice president of public policy with Ohio Farm Bureau.
Attendees also took part in a Leadership Panel with members of the 135th General Assembly discussing the future of important agriculture policies currently being considered in Columbus, including property taxes, environmental stewardship, education and workforce development and rural healthcare, among other topics.
In addition to lawmakers, attendees also heard from Ohio Farm Bureau President Bill Patterson and the organization’s Executive Vice President Adam Sharp between meetings with legislators at the Statehouse.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission is working together for Ohio Farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities. Learn more at ohiofarmbureau.org.
This is a news release for use by journalists. Questions should be directed to Ty Higgins, 614-246-8231 or [email protected].
Bill Patterson, Cy Prettyman and Adele Flynn will continue to serve as officers for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
Read More
Bill Patterson of Chesterland has been re-elected president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, the highest elected office in the state’s largest farm and food organization.
Read More
Cy Prettyman of New Bloomington has been re-elected first vice president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, the second highest elected office in the state’s largest farm and food organization.
Read More
Adele Flynn of Wellington has been re-elected treasurer of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, the third highest elected office in the state’s largest farm and food organization.
Read More
Delegates discussed many topics impacting agriculture including farmland preservation, local foods, and succession planning.
Read More
Twenty-six farmers govern the state’s largest farm and food organization.
Read More
Matt Schmerge of Botkins has been elected to his first three-year term on the board of trustees of Ohio Farm…
Read More
Craig Pohlman of Venedocia has been elected to his third three-year term on the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Board of Trustees.
Read More
Evan Davis of Leesburg has been elected to his first three-year term on the board of trustees of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
Read More
John Bolte of Tiffin has been elected to his second, three-year term on the board of trustees of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
Read More
