The 15th annual Cultivating a Cure, an event created to support cancer treatment and prevention research, welcomed more than 360 attendees and raised more than $160,000 for The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center – Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute and The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.

Established in 2011 by the Porteus family, Cultivating a Cure was founded to honor their passion for cancer research and prevention while also remembering those who have fought and continue to fight cancer. Cultivating a Cure recognizes the value realized when the agriculture community joins forces to address issues and challenges facing the industry. Since its inception, Cultivating a Cure has raised more than $1.4 million.

This year’s event was held at Arlington Acres in Seneca County. Luke Jennings, National FFA Secretary from Clermont County, Ohio, moderated a panel discussion with four young farmers and ag professionals including: Emily Mullen of Butler County, Ryanna Tietje of Henry County and Nick and Bailey Elchinger of Henry County. The audience heard from these four young agriculturists about their farms and how they made farming their livelihood even when the odds were against them. The panelists also discussed how they are already thinking and planning for the next generation on their farms.

Cultivating a Cure is made possible by the collaboration among the agricultural community, Nationwide, and The Ohio State University. Donations for this event can be made at ofb.ag/cultivatingacurefund.

Save the date for the 16th annual Cultivating a Cure, which will be held Sunday, Aug. 16, 2026, at Leeds Farm in Delaware County.

Editors: A high-resolution photo from the 2025 Cultivating a Cure is available for download.

New and beginning farmers
My first recommendation in your journey is to start out with a local farming friend or mentor along with joining an organization like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Greg McGlinch

Darke County Farm Bureau

Growing Tomorrow Grant
We’re just so thankful for the Farm Bureau and the foundation for helping put this together. And of course, the Boyert family for the vision they had with this grant. It’s jumping us forward 10 years. It’s unbelievable.
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Nathan and Jill Parriman

Clermont County Farm Bureau

Bringing the farm back to life
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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Gretchan Francis

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Youth pathways in Farm Bureau
It wasn’t until I joined the Wilmington College Collegiate Farm Bureau that I truly saw how my passion could translate into leadership, advocacy and a career.
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Wyatt Morrow

Clinton County Farm Bureau

Giving farmers a voice
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.
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Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

Select Partner Program
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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Chad Ruhl

Farm manager, CSI Insurance

Advocacy
So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.
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Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

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