Kyle Smith of South Vienna was re-elected Southwest regional trustee for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) during the organization’s 101st annual meeting. Smith will represent the interests of members in 20 southwest Ohio counties.

Smith farms with his parents, Mike and Nikki. They produce corn, soybeans and wheat in Clark, Champaign and Logan counties. Smith also co-owns KC Fencing Company and is the owner of Kyle Smith Crop Insurance.

A 13-year Clark County Farm Bureau member, where he previously served as county Farm Bureau president, Smith was an Ohio Farm Bureau Young Agricultural Professionals Excellence in Agriculture finalist in 2015 and 2016.

A graduate of Ohio State University, Smith has a bachelor’s degree in agricultural systems management. He and his wife, Amber, have a son and twin daughters.
During OFBF’s annual meeting Dec. 4-5 in Columbus, delegates established policy on a variety of agricultural, environmental, economic and social issues.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities. Learn more at ofbf.org.

This is a news release for use by journalists. Questions should be directed to Ty Higgins, 614-246-8231.

Editors: A high-resolution photo of Mr. Smith is available to accompany this story.

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