Truance serving on 2026 OFBF Policy Development Committee
Gary Truance of Vinton is serving on the 2026 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.
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Thirty-one members and guests attended the 103rd annual meeting Aug. 27 where action was taken on the organization’s policy priorities, elections were held and special achievements were recognized. Farm Bureau leaders and Leah Hetrick addressed the meeting. Hetrick is director of legal education and member engagement for Ohio Farm Bureau. She talked about property taxes and what Ohio Farm Bureau’s role has been during property tax discussion.
Farm Bureau members passed policies opposing CAUV benefits to foreign landowners and supporting the need to spay and neuter companion animals.
Re-elected to the county board of trustees were Gary Truance and C.A. Duncan. Elected to serve as delegates to the 2025 OFBF state annual meeting were Jake Bodimer, Gary Truance and Caleb Campbell. Sam Shawver and Jessica Campbell will serve as alternates.
Gallia County Farm Bureau President Jake Bodimer discussed different activities that the county Farm Bureau had taken part in. From holding the 21st annual 4th grade Ag Day, to hosting the second annual General Livestock Judging Contest, and offering a member benefit Soil Sampling.
Ohio Farm Bureau State Trustee Karin Bright talked about the value proposition model of the Ohio Farm Bureau and what it looks like on the county level.
Organization Director Ashley Kasler recognized the county board of trustees with a gift of appreciation.
We concluded the night with President Jake Bodimer installing the new Gallia County Farm Bureau President Gary Truance.
The mission of Ohio Farm Bureau is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities.
My first recommendation in your journey is to start out with a local farming friend or mentor along with joining an organization like Ohio Farm Bureau.
We’re just so thankful for the Farm Bureau and the foundation for helping put this together. And of course, the Boyert family for the vision they had with this grant. It’s jumping us forward 10 years. It’s unbelievable.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
It wasn’t until I joined the Wilmington College Collegiate Farm Bureau that I truly saw how my passion could translate into leadership, advocacy and a career.
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.
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.
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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