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A big thank you to everyone who attended our events in 2021. Here is what we have been up to:

Member Appreciation Events – Thank you to Tyler’s Fertilizer and Grain, JAFB, and Loudonville Farmers Equity for hosting us!

Family Fun Day – Over 900 joined us at the Akron Zoo!

Land Use for the Future of our County series wins County Activities of Excellence award from American Farm Bureau – This collaborative project among several county partners won national recognition for the virtual, four-part series conducted on land use topics such as farmland, industrial development, urban development, open space, and housing.

Other activities included: Wayne County Farm Tour, Wayne County Fair, scholarship program, safety meeting, FFA FunVention event, Buy Local Directory & Discount Card, and Tours at Geig’s Orchard and the Countyline Produce Auction for the Young Ag Professionals.

Served as Advocates for Members

Grassroots in Action – Over 35 policy development survey responses were collected that ultimately resulted in seven policy proposals at this year’s annual meeting!

Other activities included: President’s trip to DC, AgWeek visits with legislators, policy development breakfast with community leaders, monthly Ag Success Team engagement. 

Gave Back to Our Local Community

Ag Toy Drive – Over $11,000 in ag toys were given to Ashland’s Associated Charities, Medina Toys for Tots and Wayne Toys for Tots.

Grain bin rescue facility’s Donor Reception – the Wayne County Regional Training Facility has completed three course descriptions for trainings available at the grain bin rescue facility. Please visit wcfra.org for more details or contact [email protected] to schedule a training. 

Legacy Donors: Apple Creek Banking Co, Bauman & Sons Oil, Cargill Animal Nutrition, Commodity Blenders, Farm Credit Mid-America, Gerwig’s White Barn, Heffelfinger’s Meats, Jones Livestock, Park National Bank, Rural King-Wooster, and Slicker Farms
Gold Donors: Certified Angus Beef, Mike & Patti Boyert, Davis Tree Farm & Nursery, E. R. Boliantz Co, Farmers National Bank, Farmer’s State Bank, Gerber Feed Service, Holmes-Wayne Electric Cooperative Foundation – Operation Round up, Homer Yost Agency, Honey Haven Farm, J Star Equipment, Lowe & Young, Trent Insurance Group, Tyler Grain & Fertilizer, Wayne Savings Community Bank, WQKT Radio.