President Cliff Sickler conducted Monroe County Farm Bureau annual meeting of members on Thursday, Sept 11, at Midway Community Center. At this meeting, the members voted on proposed policies and selected trustees for the Board of Trustees as well as delegates to Ohio Farm Bureau 2026 Annual Meeting. 

Policy issues included local government needs and services. The program also featured presentations of awards to outstanding contributors to the organization and dedicated volunteers from this past year.  

Monroe Central FFA helped serve the grilled pork chop dinner, and a check was presented to the chapter for their help to provide for future projects they have planned.

2025 scholarship recipients Korah Anderson and Kyra English were recognized. The county foundation scholarship with Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation was highlighted during the evening. Donations of any amount are still being accepted and are tax deductible. These may be mailed to Monroe County Farm Bureau, 100 Colonel Drive, Barnesville, OH  43713.

Organization Director Miranda Miser said, “Farm Bureau depends on volunteers to accomplish our goals and policies. Monroe County is very blessed with dedicated people to serve on their Board of Trustees and as membership marketers.”

Glenda Thomas
Glenda Thomas and Cliff Sickler
Don Jones
Don Jones, St executive director USDA Farm Service Agency; Howard Spengler MCFB

Glenda Thomas was recognized for her dedication to the 5th Grade Field Day/Pizza presentation and Monroe County Farm Bureau.

Don Jones, state executive director USDA Farm Service Agency presented an update with the Farm Service Agency. 

Monroe County Farm Bureau Board of Trustees presented Don Jones the Friend of Monroe County Farm Bureau Agriculture Award.

Passing of the gavel was presented to Mark Landefeld by Cliff Sickler.

The mission of Ohio Farm Bureau is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities.  If you are interested in joining Monroe County Farm Bureau, contact the county office at 740-425-3681.

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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