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Here’s how Harrison County Farm Bureau worked on behalf of members in 2023. Thank you for your membership!

• AFBF County Activity of Excellence – Check YOUR Engine – Mental Health Awareness project was awarded 1 of 24 CAE awards in the country. On Jan. 5 – 10, volunteers promoted the project at the annual convention held in San Juan, Puerto Rico.
• Check Your Engine – Mental Health Awareness Campaign – This project is an effort to focus on the mental health of farmers. In partnership with the ADAMHS board of Carroll and Tuscarawas counties and mental health professionals from Harrison and Jefferson counties.
• Ag Day at the Capital – County leaders shared key policy concerns during meetings with state legislators and heard from Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Director of Agriculture Brian Baldridge.
• Square Dance – 90 people from the community participated in the square dance held at the Harrison County Fairgrounds on Feb. 25. $403 was donated by attendees that will be used for local programs and events.
• Farm City Luncheon – 55 people attended the annual Farm City Luncheon at the Harrison County Fairgrounds to learn about agricultural commodities. This year, quilts were the topic of discussion.
• County Fair – Farm Bureau brand hats were passed out at the livestock sale for all of the buyers. Farm Bureau split a day sponsorship with Milestone Company as well as hosting the Kiddie Tractor Pull where T-shirts and ice cream coupons were passed out to all who participated.
• Ag Book Donation – Provided the American Farm Bureau Book of the Year – “How to Grow a Monster” to the four county libraries and two local elementary schools
• County Annual Meeting – Members gathered to vote for board trustees, approve financials and minutes, vote on delegate representation at OFBF Annual Meeting and to establish local policies and policies to be proposed at OFBF and AFBF, all while celebrating the successes of the county Farm Bureau and our amazing members.
  Pulling for a Cure – This is a fundraising event to support families who are fighting cancer in our area.
• Straight From The Heart – Our annual four county Straight from the Heart Women’s Wellness Day happened Oct. 14. There were presenters on many different topics (food prep, decorating, self-defense, health and well- being, wine pairing with foods, etc.) for breakout sessions and two keynote speakers. This day includes three meals, presenter/speaker gifts, goodie bags, centerpieces and door prizes galore.
• Online Buy Local Directory – This is a new platform for members to publish the products and services they provide. This is a solution for many members to have a resource that could generate more income. In addition, this is a public website that will promote the public to buy local goods and services.
• Square Dance Part II – A second square dance took place at the Fairgrounds on Nov. 4. Approximately 40 individuals came to enjoy a square dance. $107 was raised to go toward programming for the coming year