Paul Lyons

The Jackson‑Vinton, Pike, and Scioto County Farm Bureaus kicked off their membership drive with a lively and engaging event. Volunteers heard from several fantastic presenters who highlighted the wide range of Farm Bureau membership benefits—reminding everyone that it’s so much more than farming.

A special thank‑you goes out to Paul Lyons, Ohio Farm Bureau vice president of membership, who provided information about Ohio Farm Bureau’s $5,000 reward program and several of the toolkits that are available to members; Sarah Margelowsky, Ohio Farm Bureau Energy Program; Chane Porter, Mark Porter Ford; Angela Howard and Jo Ann Hilderbrand, AirEvac; and Mike Bailey, Ohio Farm Bureau senior vice president of Operations & Partnerships, who shared valuable insights on Ohio Farm Bureau’s Health Care Solutions.

Adding to the fun, a few brave attendees took a spin on the prize wheel for a chance at extra cash and other great giveaways. Appreciation also goes to our Nationwide Select partners: Virgil Hamilton Insurance, Wilber‑Price Insurance Group a Trucordia Business, Gerber Insurance & Financial Services, and Kevin Pfleger Insurance for always showing up with goodies and support.

The momentum is strong, and we’re excited for a successful membership season ahead.

New and beginning farmers
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.
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Greg McGlinch

Darke County Farm Bureau

Growing Tomorrow Grant
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.
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Nathan and Jill Parriman

Clermont County Farm Bureau

Bringing the farm back to life
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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Gretchan Francis

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Youth pathways in 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.
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Wyatt Morrow

Clinton County Farm Bureau

Giving farmers a voice
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.
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Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

Select Partner Program
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.
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Chad Ruhl

Farm manager, CSI Insurance

Advocacy
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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Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

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