Steve Berk

Steve Berk of Brookville was elected to his second term as southwest regional trustee for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation during the organization’s 107th Annual Meeting Dec. 11-12 in Columbus. He will represent the interests of members in 20 southwest Ohio counties. 

Berk, and his wife, Cynthia, manage a herd of registered Angus and SimAngus cattle focusing on show heifers and club steers. They loan their cattle to 4-H and FFA students who may not otherwise have the opportunity to gain experience in the beef industry and encourage them to engage in agriculture and Farm Bureau. 

Berk also consults for Dull Homestead Farm in Brookville and other neighboring farms on USDA programs. He is also active in the local township and city regarding future land use development and comprehensive planning.

As a member of Montgomery County Farm Bureau, Berk has served as county president and on the 2025 Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Development Committee. Prior to Montgomery County, he was an active member of Florida Farm Bureau in Palm Beach for 18 years while working for USDA in southern Florida. 

Berk is a graduate of Ohio State University with a degree in agriculture. He spent 33 years with USDA Farm Service Agency and Foreign Agriculture Service, including four tours in Afghanistan serving as a senior agricultural advisor. 

Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities. Learn more at ohiofarmbureau.org. 

This is a news release for use by journalists. Questions should be directed to Ryan Matthews, 614-246-8231 or [email protected]. 

Editors: A high-resolution photo of Mr. Berk is available to accompany this story.

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