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Lawrence County Farm Bureau held its 40th annual meeting Sept. 12 at Symmes Valley High School Auditorium. 

Twenty-six members and guests attended the meeting where action was taken on the organization’s policy priorities, elections were held and special achievements were recognized. Farm Bureau leaders and Tim Hicks addressed the meeting.  

Farm Bureau members discussed the opportunity for policy, but did not have any current proposed policies. 

Elected to the county board of trustees were Drew Schmidt, Rachael Fraley, Sharon Evans and Blaine Evans. Elected to serve as delegates to the state annual meeting were Drew Schimdt, Uriah Cade and Morgan Klaiber.  

Linda Fuller was recognized for her years of dedication to the Lawrence County Farm Bureau board. Sharon Evans, the county membership chair, was recognized for her hard work over this year’s membership campaign. 

Lawrence County Farm Bureau President Drew Schmidt discussed the successes from the previous year: Hosting the 1st Ring on the River open beef show, livestock quiz bowl at the county fair, pee wee showmanship at the county fair, and the 1st annual farm to fork dinner held to raise money for the youth development fund 

Organization Director Ashley Kasler recognized the county board of trustees for their continued service to the board in planning and carrying our events throughout the year. 

The featured speaker was Tim Hicks with OFBF. Tim gave a brief overview of the Nationwide Land as Your Legacy Program and outlined the items of the program for members to look into.  

The mission of the Ohio Farm Bureau is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities.

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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