Downing named Ohio Farm Bureau finance director of county operations
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Ohio Farm Bureau held its 107th Annual Meeting Dec. 11-12 in Columbus. Nearly 340 delegates from all 88 Ohio counties established the organization’s policy goals for the coming year, recognized county Farm Bureau and individual achievements, and honored industry leaders.
The following Ohio Farm Bureau members were elected to the state board of trustees during the organization’s 107th Annual Meeting:
District 1 Nate Andre: Defiance, Fulton, Henry and Williams counties
District 5 Craig Pohlman: Allen, Paulding, Putnam and Van Wert counties
District 6 John Bolte: Hancock, Hardin, Seneca and Wyandot counties
District 10 Matt Schmerge: Auglaize, Logan, Mercer and Shelby counties
District 13 Todd Davis: Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson and Tuscarawas counties
District 15 Mike Videkovich: Fairfield, Hocking, Pickaway and Ross counties
District 19 Nicol Reiterman: Clinton, Fayette, Greene and Warren counties
District 20 Evan Davis: Adams, Brown, Clermont and Highland counties.
Southwest Region Steve Berk: Adams, Brown, Butler, Champaign, Clark, Clermont, Clinton, Darke, Delaware, Fayette, Franklin, Greene, Hamilton, Highland, Madison, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, Union and Warren counties
Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities. Learn more at ofbf.org.
This is a news release for use by journalists. Questions should be directed to Ryan Matthews, 614-246-8231 or [email protected].
Editors: Please use the links above for each trustee’s news release and high-resolution photo.
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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