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Trevor Kirkpatrick of Dellroy has been named director of health services for Ohio Farm Bureau, a newly created role aimed to enhance the lives of Ohio Farm Bureau members.
In his new position, Kirkpatrick will help design, coordinate and implement member-focused health benefits programs. In addition, he will also support the Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan and manage the workers’ compensation programs offered through the organization, ensuring these and other key benefit programs meet the needs of Ohio Farm Bureau members.
Kirkpatrick graduated from The Ohio State University with a degree in animal sciences, specializing in animal industries, and a minor in meat science. He spent the past four years as an organization director for the Ohio Farm Bureau, serving Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson, and Tuscarawas counties. He also runs Kirkpatrick Livestock with his wife, Emily, and their son, Owen.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission is working together for Ohio Farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities. Become a member today 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].
Editors: A high-resolution photo of Mr. Kirkpatrick is available for download.
To grow a network and gain perspective and knowledge in the industry through personal and professional development has been invaluable. Every day I learn and grow.
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.
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
Because we are younger farmers just starting out, Farm Bureau has a lot of good opportunities and resources to help us grow in the future.
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.
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