Paul Lyons

The Jackson‑Vinton, Pike, and Scioto County Farm Bureaus kicked off their membership drive with a lively and engaging event. Volunteers heard from several fantastic presenters who highlighted the wide range of Farm Bureau membership benefits—reminding everyone that it’s so much more than farming.

A special thank‑you goes out to Paul Lyons, Ohio Farm Bureau vice president of membership, who provided information about Ohio Farm Bureau’s $5,000 reward program and several of the toolkits that are available to members; Sarah Margelowsky, Ohio Farm Bureau Energy Program; Chane Porter, Mark Porter Ford; Angela Howard and Jo Ann Hilderbrand, AirEvac; and Mike Bailey, Ohio Farm Bureau senior vice president of Operations & Partnerships, who shared valuable insights on Ohio Farm Bureau’s Health Care Solutions.

Adding to the fun, a few brave attendees took a spin on the prize wheel for a chance at extra cash and other great giveaways. Appreciation also goes to our Nationwide Select partners: Virgil Hamilton Insurance, Wilber‑Price Insurance Group a Trucordia Business, Gerber Insurance & Financial Services, and Kevin Pfleger Insurance for always showing up with goodies and support.

The momentum is strong, and we’re excited for a successful membership season ahead.

Farm Bureau connections
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.
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Ryanna Tietje

Henry County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau connections
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

Giving farmers a voice
10-year campaign for safer roads
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
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Bill and Charlotte Wachtman

Henry County

10-year campaign for safer roads
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

Bringing the farm back to life
Farm Bureau involvement
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.
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Hannah Kiser

Sandusky County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau involvement
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

Select Partner Program
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

Advocacy
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