Applications for Ohio Farm Bureau Health Plans now available
Members have three ways to apply: contacting a certified agent, calling 833-468-4280 or visiting ohiofarmbureauhealthplans.org.
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Each year, Ohio Farm Bureau employs 20 to 25 individuals as State Fair Ambassadors at the Land and Living Exhibit, located in the Nationwide Donahey Ag & Hort Building. These individuals are from across the state and come from a wide variety of backgrounds. Through this spotlight series, I hope to shine a light on some of our best and brightest that are beginning their journey as a young professional in agriculture. ~ Haley
Name: Courtney Heiser
Hometown: Attica, Ohio
High School / College: Seneca East / Ohio State Agricultural Technical Institute
Major: Ag communications
Favorite Commodity: Wheat
Favorite Fair Food: Fresh-squeezed lemonade
What interested you about becoming an ambassador?: There are many reasons I was interested in becoming an ambassador! I love meeting new people that share my passion for agriculture, and I also enjoy “Ag”vocating for the industry that allows us to survive!
What is your background in agriculture?: I was born into a farming family that raises corn, soybeans and wheat. I was also actively involved in FFA for the past four years, where I participated in many CDEs, and even served as chapter president.
Why is it important engage with the public about agriculture?: Many people tend to overlook the importance of this industry that allows us to survive: agriculture. Wear clothes? Agriculture. Eat food? Agriculture. Live in a house? Agriculture! Everyone should be literate about the ag industry!
How does being an ambassador impact your future goals?: In my future career, I would like to work with marketing/ public relations at an agricultural cooperative or company. I believe serving as an Ohio Farm Bureau Ambassador will provide me with a great experience that will kick-start my career in ag communications.
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.
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.
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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.
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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