Farming into the Future: Pike County Farm Bureau hosts annual meeting/members only event

Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Pike County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting/Members Only event, Farming into the Future! A great crowd of members gathered for dinner and an action-packed evening celebrating local agriculture. Guest speaker Dale Arnold, OFBF director of energy, provided crucial insights on upcoming data centers, alongside local power and gas line expansions. Attendees were also treated to an impressive live drone flying demonstration courtesy of Dennis Corcoran with Buckeye Aerial Application Drone Spraying—be sure to check out the video on our Facebook page to see the tech in action!

The evening highlighted key leaders and dedicated community members who keep our agriculture moving forward. Sen. Shane Wilkin was presented with the prestigious OFBF Friend of Agriculture Designation in recognition of his continued support. A special shout-out goes to the Piketon and Eastern FFA students, whose hard work serving dinner and running the kids’ games made the event a smooth success. Finally, congratulations to all of our Membership Award winners, as well as our newly elected board trustees and delegates who will represent Pike County at the upcoming OFBF Annual Meeting.

New and beginning farmers
My first recommendation in your journey is to start out with a local farming friend or mentor along with joining an organization like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Greg McGlinch

Darke County Farm Bureau

Growing Tomorrow Grant
We’re just so thankful for the Farm Bureau and the foundation for helping put this together. And of course, the Boyert family for the vision they had with this grant. It’s jumping us forward 10 years. It’s unbelievable.
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Nathan and Jill Parriman

Clermont County Farm Bureau

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

Youth pathways in Farm Bureau
It wasn’t until I joined the Wilmington College Collegiate Farm Bureau that I truly saw how my passion could translate into leadership, advocacy and a career.
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Wyatt Morrow

Clinton County Farm Bureau

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

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

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

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