Achievements from the previous year included years of service recognition, successful public events along with much more.
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.
There were 36 guests in attendance, and they helped raise money for the Lawrence County Farm Bureau Agriculture Impact Fund.
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Nineteen members and guests attended the meeting where action was taken on the organization’s policy priorities, elections were held, and special achievements were recognized.
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The goal since the start of the show has been to raise awareness about breast cancer.
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Many county Farm Bureaus throughout the state show their support for local communities by hosting and sponsoring events that bring awareness to health-related issues.
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Scholarships support creative and engaging agriculture-based experiences in county classrooms.
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Cade traveled to Washington, D.C. with 80 other county Farm Bureau presidents and staff March 11-13, 2025.
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Each year in March, we have the opportunity to meet with the commissioners to talk about agriculture and to declare National Ag Week.
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The purpose of the breakfast was to hear from our community leaders on their views, opinions, and ideas as to what Farm Bureau could assist with at the county, state and national levels.
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Two scholarships are available to K-5 teachers for an ag in the classroom project. Apply by April 15, 2025.
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Gary Truance of Vinton was elected District 22 trustee for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
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