Members, elected officials, and community leaders gathered to discuss property tax reform, land use regulations, and public safety.
Brown County Farm Bureau held its 2026 Policy Development Meeting Feb. 11, 2026 to identify and discuss key issues affecting the local community and the agricultural industry. The event was attended by Farm Bureau members, elected officials, and community leaders. This meeting is a fundamental component of Ohio Farm Bureau’s grassroots efforts, a process where members directly influence the organization’s legislative priorities and internal policies by proposing solutions to current challenges.
A primary focus of the discussion was property tax reform in Ohio and its impact on local landowners. Participants also addressed various land use and regulatory issues, including the development of data centers, updated legislation regarding septic systems and CAUV changes.
The meeting also covered broader community concerns, including vaccination education and local crime. By addressing these public health and safety issues alongside agricultural policy, the Farm Bureau aims to represent the comprehensive interests of its members. The policy recommendations drafted during this session will be reviewed at the county level before moving forward for consideration in the state-wide Ohio Farm Bureau policy platform.
Members, elected officials, and community leaders gathered to discuss property tax reform, land use regulations, and public safety.
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The Southern Ohio Ag Showcase was designed to provide agriculturalists with industry updates and networking opportunities within the southern Ohio region.
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Wherever a farmer or rancher goes, Farm Bureau is there. ~ Gary Heibertshausen, Brown County Farm Bureau member.
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Evan Davis of Leesburg has been elected to his first three-year term on the board of trustees of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
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The 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipients are Craig Adams, Mike Townsley, and Kellogg Farms, Kurt Farms and Stateler Family Farms.
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The event was hosted by local educators and community partners, with the shared goal of sparking curiosity and preparing students for tomorrow’s workforce.
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We appreciate their dedication to represent our counties on the national level, ensuring that the voices of Ohio farmers are heard.
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The meeting provided an opportunity for members, community leaders and local farmers to voice concerns and help shape policy recommendations.
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Principal Taylor Cox praised him as a ‘humble champion of agriculture,’ emphasizing his tireless commitment to shaping future agricultural leaders.
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This meeting fulfilled the training requirement for the Farm Bureau group rating program, helping employers better understand workers’ compensation coverage and safety practices.
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