Jackson-Vinton-CAE-2021

American Farm Bureau Federation received 77 entries from across the country for their
County Activities of Excellence awards (CAE). Although all applications showed quality and
innovative thinking, only 18 activities were named winners, including four from Ohio: Jackson-Vinton, Knox, Wayne, and Wood County Farm Bureaus. The awards celebrate
unique, local, volunteer-driven programs that serve as models of innovation for local
program development.

Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau won a national County Activities of Excellence award for
its Drive-Thru Breakfast with Santa event. With the help of local businesses, community
members, and volunteers, this event gives families the opportunity to have a free breakfast,
see Santa and Mrs. Claus, his elves and live animals. The Board of Trustees had the
opportunity to participate in the Farm Bureau CAE Showcase at the 2022 AFBF Annual
Convention in Atlanta from Jan. 7-11, 2022.

Congratulations Jackson-Vinton Farm Bureau on winning a National CAE Award!

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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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