Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau hosts Member Only Soil Testing Event
Farm Bureau members have the opportunity for free soil sample testing in the spring and again in the fall.
Read MoreCongratulations to the scholarship winners for Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau. Each student received a $250 scholarship to the college of her choice for the 2024-2025 school year.
We had the opportunity to select one scholarship recipient from Athens County and one from Meigs County. This year we would like to congratulate the Athens-Meigs Farm Bureau Scholarship recipients: Sheridan Boyd from Athens County, and Shayla Hysell from Meigs County!
Sheridan is a 2024 graduate of Federal Hocking High School. Sheridan plans to attend Ohio University this fall to major in education. She plans to become an agricultural education teacher in the future!
Shayla is a 2024 graduate of Meigs High School. Shayla plans to attend The Ohio State University ATI to major in biochemical science – biology. She plans to become a large animal veterinarian!
Help us to congratulate these two ladies and wish them the best of luck this fall!
Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau awards scholarships annually to students pursuing further education in agriculture. For more information, contact the Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau at 740-201-2739 or athens-meigs@ofbf.org.
Farm Bureau members have the opportunity for free soil sample testing in the spring and again in the fall.
Read MoreFarmers learned about resources from Soil and Water, Extension, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency.
Read MoreThe county’s Dinner on the Farm event raises funds for these types of projects. Planning is underway for this year’s event.
Read MoreAlong with proclaiming National Ag week, we also have the opportunity to give baskets of local agriculture products to the commissioners.
Read MoreThe meeting takes place April 1 at Meigs County Fairgrounds- Rutland Bottle Gas Building.
Read MoreHundreds 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.
Read MoreSamples will be collected at both SWCD offices the week of March 24-28, 2025.
Read More2025 Athens-Meigs Farm Bureau Scholarship applications are due May 2, 2025.
Read MoreGary Truance of Vinton was elected District 22 trustee for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
Read MoreState 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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