The Lucas County Farm Bureau has awarded six scholarships to deserving students in their county.

Nicole McMullen, of Monclova, is a current student at Ohio State Agricultural Technical Institute where she is studying agriscience education. She is involved in General Livestock Judging, Collegiate FFA and is secretary of the Agricultural Communicators, Educators and Leaders of Tomorrow. Her professional goal is to become an agriscience educator and an FFA advisor after graduation.

Laura Caswell, a recent graduate of Anthony Wayne High School, is the daughter of Lisa Caswell, Whitehouse. Laura was involved in FFA, band, church youth group, and was a hippotherapy volunteer. She will be attending the University of Findlay where she will studying pre-vet medicine.

Haley Schmersal of Whitehouse is a current student at ATI where she is studying agricultural communications. She is involved with collegiate FFA, and Agricultural, Educators and Leaders of Tomorrow.

Megan Perry of Whitehouse just completed her associates of science with an emphasis on animal science at ATI. She will attend The Ohio State University in the fall where she will major in animal sciences and minor in agriculture business. She is a member of the OSU Saddle and Sirloin, Team Purebred National Junior Organization, National Junior Swine Association, OH Pigs and OSU-ATI Hoof and Hide.

Nathan Barney of Monclova recently completed his freshman year at the University of Saint Francis-Fort Wayne where he studied business management. Nathan’s future plans include raising beef cattle with his family and working with the family show pig business as well as working for a crop insurance company.

Rebecca Brown is the daughter of Dianne Brown, Maumee. A recent graduate of Springfield High School, Rebecca was involved in National Honor Society and was named on the NLL Academic Team, District 7 All Academic Team, OHSVCA Academic Honors and was on the honor roll. She plans to pursue a degree in nursing at Owens Community College in the fall.

The plan we are on is great. It’s comparable to my previous job's plan, and we are a sole proprietor.
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Kevin Holy

Geauga County Farm Bureau

Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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