Hundreds of Ohio Farm Bureau members, including representatives from Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau, gathered in downtown Columbus
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 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. 
Alyssa Holter Webb, Roy Vaughn and David Bright were there on behalf of Athens Meigs Farm Bureau and visited with Jay Edwards, 94th House District Representative during their time in Columbus.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities. Learn more at ohiofarmbureau.org
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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Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting Aug. 29, with registration starting at 6 p.m. and dinner at 6:30 p.m. at Albany Independent Fairgrounds.
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Congratulations Sheridan Boyd from Athens County, and Shayla Hysell from Meigs County.
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The 4th grade students rotated through 18 different stations throughout the day.
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The 4th grade students rotated through 13 different stations throughout the day.
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