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My first COSI Farm Days
COSI Farm Days was such a special experience. This was my first time attending, and I can see why families have been coming back for the last 20 years. I learned that the late Neall Weber started Farm Days, and it was just one of the many ways he gave back to the ag community. That stuck with me—he made such a big impact.
Throughout the week, I helped run our Farm Bureau booth. Each day we had different hands-on activities for the kids, like:
- Ice cream cone bird feeders
- Balloon plants
- Build-a-barn coloring activity
- Prize Wheel
The prize wheel was the biggest hit—we had some awesome prizes like Farm Bureau cooling rags, animal icepacks, car coasters, Ag Mags, coloring books, crayons, and (everyone’s favorite) cow erasers!
Honoring Neall Weber
One of my favorite parts of the week was getting to make yard signs in honor of Neall Weber. Even though I didn’t know him personally, it was clear from everything I read that he meant a lot to the community. He spent his time and money helping others achieve their dreams, and that’s something special. COSI also held a paver dedication in his memory, and even brought out his John Deere pedal tractor that he used to bring to Farm Days every year.
Talking with the community
I also had the chance to talk to so many people about what Farm Bureau is, what we stand for, and all the benefits and advocacy we offer. Since Franklin County is more urban, a lot of people don’t realize you don’t have to be a farmer to be involved in or support agriculture. Getting to explain that and see people get excited about it was honestly one of my favorite parts. I enjoy connecting with others and helping them learn something new.
The people
I was lucky to spend the week with some amazing volunteers—Franklin County Farm Bureau board members, scholarship winners, and Franklin County Fair Royalty. Everyone brought a different energy and personality, and it made the event so fun and successful. I loved being part of such a meaningful event.
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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