Hamilton named Ohio Farm Bureau organization director
Arica Hamilton of Eaton has been named organization director for Ohio Farm Bureau and will serve members in Delaware, Franklin, Madison and Union counties.
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Fair Week with Franklin County Farm Bureau
The Franklin County Fair was packed with fun events, great people, and lots of chances to support the kids and our ag community. I’m really thankful I got to be a part of it all.
Kids Day Fun
On Kids Day July 16, we had all kinds of hands-on activities like Branding Your Own Cowhide, making Soybean Necklaces, learning about Balloon Plants, and a fun Coloring Contest. The Pinecone Bird Feeder craft was definitely a favorite—both kids and adults got involved and had a great time. We also brought out the prize wheel on Farm Bureau Day and gave away lots of fun Farm Bureau goodies. The kids loved it!
Social Media
Throughout the week we interviewed countless people and asked them questions about the fair and Farm Bureau. We even got to interview the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office. It was fun getting to know strangers and hearing all of the different answers.
Supporting the Auctions
Farm Bureau was active in the Creative Baking and Livestock Auctions again this year, and we bought several items to support the 4-H and FFA kids. It’s great to see Farm Bureau giving back to those just starting their agricultural journeys.
New Members
We had some great conversations with fairgoers throughout the week, and a bunch of new members signed up. Once people heard about all the benefits Farm Bureau offers and the work it does for farmers and their families, it was an easy yes. I really enjoyed being able to share what Farm Bureau is all about.
Stall Signs
Just like last year, Franklin County Farm Bureau gave out stall signs that boosted kids’ projects by $50. All you need is a Farm Bureau membership (parent, grandparent, or your own), and it’s such a nice way to support the youth. A lot of kids really look forward to it.
Country Olympics & Ice Cream Social
One of the highlights was definitely the Country Olympics. People of all ages joined in for events like Seed Spitting, Feed Sack Races, Wheelbarrow Races, Egg-on-a-Spoon, the Lasso Contest, and Straw Bale Throwing. It got a little chaotic, but everyone had a blast. Participants even got a free T-shirt! Afterward, we hosted an ice cream social where anyone could stop by, relax, and enjoy some free ice cream. It was a big hit!
Livestock Signs
This year I had the chance to work on educational signs for the barns. Each one had fun facts, care tips, breed info, and life cycle details for the animals. We hung them up by each species. It was cool to see how many people stopped to read them and how much they enjoyed learning something new.
Even though it was a long and busy week, it was totally worth it. I had the chance to meet a lot of great people, experience a new fair, help out with events, and most of all, promote Farm Bureau. This internship has already taught me so much, and I’m really grateful for everything it’s allowed me to be part of.
Kassandra Simmons is serving as the 2025 Central OH Farm Bureau Community Outreach Intern
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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