An evening of elections, policy updates, volunteer recognition, and insights from guest speaker Ty Higgins highlights the Farm Bureau’s dedication to local agriculture.
On Aug. 5, 2024, the Highland County Farm Bureau held its annual meeting at the beautiful Lake View Loft in Hillsboro. The evening began with a delicious buffet dinner, followed by updates on Farm Bureau’s activities over the past year. President Evan Davis welcomed attendees and led the meeting, which included elections for board trustees and state delegates, voting on policies, and recognizing volunteer contributions. Scholarship recipient Avery Teeters was honored.
Ty Higgins, Ohio Farm Bureau senior director of communication, served as the keynote speaker. He highlighted the economic importance of agriculture, both locally and nationally, and celebrated the Farm Bureau’s recent victories in creating a strong business climate and promoting a responsible regulatory environment. Higgins emphasized the need to share personal stories about agriculture’s impact, reminding everyone of the critical role farming plays in their lives and communities.
The evening concluded with updates from Nathan Brown, Ohio Farm Bureau District 20 trustee, and Pam Bushelman of the Highland County Soil & Water Conservation District, who spoke about upcoming events like the Farm Tour. Election results were announced, confirming trustees Rachel Bohrer, Ronnie Hall and Gregory Tholen, as well as state annual meeting delegates Blake Adams, Andrew Davis and Ronnie Hall for 2025. With all proposed policies passed and an abundance of meaningful discussions, the annual meeting highlights Farm Bureau’s ongoing commitment to agriculture and its members.
The Southern Ohio Ag Showcase was designed to provide agriculturalists with industry updates and networking opportunities within the southern Ohio region.
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Members, elected officials, and community leaders gathered to discuss property tax reform, land use regulations and public safety.
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Local youth join Dr. Caleb Bohrer for hands-on calving demonstration and BQA training at United Producers Inc.
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Evan Davis of Leesburg has been elected to his first three-year term on the board of trustees of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
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The 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipients are Craig Adams, Mike Townsley, and Kellogg Farms, Kurt Farms and Stateler Family Farms.
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Pizza, water, and chips were served to all junior fair attendees who were exhibiting projects.
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The event provided a great opportunity to engage with community members and share information about Farm Bureau membership.
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Even with a rainy planting season, many farmers still made time to attend, which was greatly appreciated!
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The event was hosted by local educators and community partners, with the shared goal of sparking curiosity and preparing students for tomorrow’s workforce.
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This event was part of an ongoing effort to provide quality agricultural programming for the local farming community.
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