On the Farm Column by Mary Smallsreed
Marie Morris - April 19
Statewide
Farm Bureau is organized at the county, state and national levels with programming for members at all three levels. Members join their county Farm Bureau which also makes them members of the Ohio Farm Bureau and American Farm Bureau.
Marie Morris - April 19
Amanda Kolitsos - April 16
Join a local Young Ag Professionals group
Find out where these local groups are in this directory. If there is not a group near you contact your county Farm Bureau about starting one!
Amanda Kolitsos - April 16OFBF Young Ag Professionals County Groups
County level Young Ag Professionals groups are popping up all across the state. Each group’s activities is driven by those who participate, with some focusing on educational activities, some on social activities and some combine both. Find out where these…
Marie Morris - April 9
Spring planting reminds that farming is an uncertain venture
Farmers now wait and wonder what prices will be like this fall at harvest time.
Ohio Farm Bureau Staff - April 7
2022 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge
$165,000 available to fund agriculture startups. Apply by Aug. 20, 2021.
Marie Morris - April 5
Farmers need to share their stories
Members held in-person and virtual meetings with representatives and senators to tell their stories during Farm Bureau’s Ag Week Feb. 15 to 19.
Susan Welsh - April 1
Learn to Grow your Food and Farm Business at Foodpreneur 2021
April 14 and 21, Foodpreneurs will engage with experts in branding, sales, marketing, and more to learn strategies to meet growth goals.
Marie Morris - March 30
Meet the farmer behind your food
Please consider supporting your local farm families the next time that you are able to.
Lynn Snyder - March 29
Shultz named American Sheep Industry president
She was unanimously elected during the final day of the sheep industry’s 156th Annual Convention Jan. 29.
Lindsey Coyan - March 19
National Ag Week
The Jackson and Vinton County Commissioners signed a proclamation declaring March 20-26, 2021 as National Ag Week.