Ashley Rose is organization director for Clinton, Fayette, Greene and Warren counties. In this role, she is a liaison between county Farm Bureaus and Ohio Farm Bureau. She assists county groups as they develop and implement programs to strengthen their organizations, serve members and affect positive change in their communities.

Rose graduated in 2016 from the Ohio State University with bachelor’s degrees in community leadership with a specialization in Extension education, and animal sciences. Previously, she graduated from the Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute with two associate’s degrees.

What is something you can point to that has been accomplished thanks to the joint efforts of farmers and community members in your area?

I am so proud of my members for their recent help with the Kansas Wildfire Relief efforts. Many of county boards I work with donated money, supplies, and some of my members donated their time by going out west to help in person. The stories my members have told me about their trip out west to help breaks my heart yet restores my faith in humanity. Kansas farmers were facing the biggest natural disaster they have ever seen and our Farm Bureau members really stepped up to bring them some relief. I have never been more proud of this organization.

What is your favorite Farm Bureau member benefit?

Member Savings Advantage

Tell us about one big project one of your counties has planned or has recently conducted?

Fayette County put on a Paddle and Learn water quality canoe float June 10. The county Farm Bureau teamed up with the Fayette County Soil and Water Conservation District to talk about how we can examine the water quality conditions of our local bodies of water. It’s was a family friendly program that included recreational fun and learning. The program ended with a water quality presentation and an ice cream social.

Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan
The plan we are on is great. It’s comparable to my previous job's plan, and we are a sole proprietor.
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Kevin Holy

Geauga County Farm Bureau

Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan
Farm Bureau connections
To grow a network and gain perspective and knowledge in the industry through personal and professional development has been invaluable. Every day I learn and grow.
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Ryanna Tietje

Henry County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau connections
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

Giving farmers a voice
10-year campaign for safer roads
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
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Bill and Charlotte Wachtman

Henry County

10-year campaign for safer roads
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

Bringing the farm back to life
Farm Bureau involvement
Because we are younger farmers just starting out, Farm Bureau has a lot of good opportunities and resources to help us grow in the future.
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Hannah Kiser

Sandusky County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau involvement
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

Select Partner Program
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

Advocacy
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