The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation is excited to invite industry professionals, community members, and golf enthusiasts to participate in the 2025 Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Golf Invitational June 23 at Scioto Reserve Country Club in Powell.
The annual golf outing is a cornerstone event for the foundation, with proceeds directly supporting its mission to inspire innovation and cultivate investment in Ohio’s farm and food community.
Each year, the foundation recognizes exceptional leadership in Ohio agriculture. This year’s honoree is Tara Durbin.
Durbin serves as Chief Lending Officer for Agriculture at Farm Credit Mid-America. As a member of the association’s Executive Committee, Tara provides strategic leadership for retail sales and operations teams across the Association’s territory. She previously served as Senior Vice President Agricultural Lending, leading retail teams in Ohio. She began her career as a Financial Services Officer in 2001 and held roles of increasing responsibility in agricultural lending.
Tara holds a bachelor’s in Agriculture and Business Marketing from Wilmington College and a master’s in Business Administration from Mount Vernon Nazarene University. She has a Leadership Certification from The Wharton School, and is a graduate of the Stonier School of Banking and the Farm Credit Leadership College.
Durbin, her husband, Dusty, and son, Daxton, own and run a cash grain farming operation in Knox County. They love spending warm days on the lake and time together on the farm. She also served on the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Board of Directors from 2017-2023, serving as President in 2022.
Participants of the golf outing can expect a day of friendly competition and camaraderie, with a four-person team scramble format and divisional scoring. Prizes will be awarded to teams in two divisions, ensuring a spirited and inclusive event for all skill levels.
To register a team, learn more about sponsorship opportunities, or for additional information, please visit ofbf.org/foundation/golf or contact the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation at [email protected]. Early sign-ups are encouraged as spots are limited and will fill quickly. Registration is still available for the 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. shotgun start.
Join the foundation for a memorable day of golf and help ensure that Ohio agriculture continues to thrive for generations to come.
The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation, a 501(c) (3) charitable, nonprofit organization, understands the need to inspire innovation and cultivate investment in Ohio’s farm and food community. Learn more by visiting ofbf.org/foundation.
This is a news release for use by journalists. Questions should be directed to Ty Higgins, 614-246-8231 or [email protected].
Editors: A photo of Tara Durbin is available for download.
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