Cy Prettyman

Cy Prettyman of New Bloomington has been re-elected first vice president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, the second highest elected office in the state’s largest farm and food organization. 

He will remain District 7 trustee, representing the interests of members from Crawford, Marion, Morrow and Richland counties. 

His election took place during Ohio Farm Bureau’s 107th Annual Meeting, Dec. 11-12 in Columbus. 

Prettyman farms with his family, raising corn and soybeans and has a direct-to-consumer beef enterprise. In addition, he has an over 35-year agricultural career serving members in Ohio’s cooperative system. 

A 28-year member of Marion County Farm Bureau, Prettyman has served as its president and has been active with local and state Pork Producers Councils and Ohio Cattlemen’s Association. 

He has a bachelor’s degree in animal sciences from The Ohio State University and serves as a trustee on the Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative. He also has served on the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board since 2016. 

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, 614-246-8210 or [email protected].

Editors: A high-resolution photo of Mr. Prettyman is available for download.

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