Members, elected officials, and community leaders gathered to discuss property tax reform, land use regulations and public safety.
The Highland County Farm Bureau held its 2026 Policy Development Meeting Feb. 2, 2026 to identify and discuss key issues affecting the local community and the agricultural industry. With 20 in attendance, 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 discussed various land use and regulatory issues, including the development of data centers, countywide zoning and updated legislation regarding septic systems.
The meeting also covered broader community concerns, including the drug epidemic, local crime, and the rise of financial scams. By addressing these public health and safety issues alongside agricultural policy, 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 statewide Ohio Farm Bureau policy platform.
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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Members, elected officials, and community leaders gathered to discuss property tax reform, land use regulations and public safety.
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Local youth join Dr. Caleb Bohrer for hands-on calving demonstration and BQA training at United Producers Inc.
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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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Pizza, water, and chips were served to all junior fair attendees who were exhibiting projects.
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The event provided a great opportunity to engage with community members and share information about Farm Bureau membership.
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Even with a rainy planting season, many farmers still made time to attend, which was greatly appreciated!
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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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This event was part of an ongoing effort to provide quality agricultural programming for the local farming community.
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