Ohio Farm Bureau officers re-elected at 107th Annual Meeting
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John Bolte of Tiffin has been elected to his second, three-year term on the board of trustees of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. He will represent the interests of Farm Bureau members from Hancock, Hardin, Seneca and Wyandot counties.
His election took place during Ohio Farm Bureau’s 107th Annual Meeting, Dec. 11-12 in Columbus.
John and his wife, Sarah, operate Bolte Farms, a small grain farm and pumpkin operation, which also includes an 1860s bank barn, Arlington Acres Ohio, that is used as a wedding venue.
Bolte, a trader for Seneca Trading, LLC, is a graduate of Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER leadership development program and previously served as a co-chair on the Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee. He also is serving on the Ohio AgriBusiness Association’s Membership Committee and Grain and Feed Task Force.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities. Learn more at ofbf.org.
This is a news release for use by journalists. Questions should be directed to Ryan Matthews, 614-246-8231 or [email protected].
Editors: A high-resolution photo of Mr. Bolte is available to accompany this story.
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