Mike and Patti Boyert

The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation invites industry professionals, community members, and golf enthusiasts to take part in the 2026 Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Golf Invitational June 22 at Pinnacle Golf Club in Grove City.

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 honorees are Mike and Patti Boyert, lifelong champions of agriculture who have blended decades of hands-on farming experience with a deep-seated commitment to community leadership and youth education. Together with their children, the Boyerts operate a diverse, multigenerational agricultural enterprise in Medina County.

Mike served as the northeast regional trustee for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation from 2015 to 2024 and joined the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Board of Directors from 2022 to 2024. Mike and Patti established the Growing Tomorrow Grant through the foundation in 2024. This grant-making program supports agricultural entrepreneurs who are finding creative, transformative ways to address modern industry challenges.

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, creating 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]. Registration is still available for the 8 a.m. and 2 p.m. shotgun start, but spots are limited and early sign-ups are encouraged.

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 Ryan Matthews, 614-246-8210 or [email protected].

Editors: A high-resolution photo of the Boyerts is available for download.

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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