Did you miss out on some of our best stories this week? Here’s your chance to catch up on what’s going on around the state and at Ohio Farm Bureau. The 2018 Ohio State Fair Reserve Grand Champion Market Barrow…
Growing our Generation: Second generation
Brynn and Christian Hoffman from Fairfield County are the editors of the Aug.13, 2018 Growing our Generation, featuring insights and ideas directly from Ohio’s young farmers and food and agricultural professionals. Second generation Hi there. We are the Hoffmans, Christian and Brynn with…
Morrow County Farm Bureau Fair Ambassadors Needed
Morrow County Farm Bureau is looking to hire two Fair Ambassadors for the 2018 Morrow County Fair. This paid position will require an ambassador to set up the displays, work scheduled days of the fair, and help tear down displays…
8 food safety tips for shopping at farmers markets
It’s the time of year when roadside stands and farmers markets offer fresh picked produce. However, as with any food purchase, a little know-how can go a long way in keeping you and your family safe from foodborne illness, advises…
Introducing the Northeast Counties Storefront
We are so excited to announce our new storefront!!! If you are looking to purchase some new and popular T-shirt designs for your family with a “farming theme”- check it out!!! We have sizes to fit everyone (including youth, toddler…
2018 Crawford County Carcass Show Results
Crawford County Farm Bureau and Crawford County Cattlemen’s Association teamed up to host a carcass show July 26 at Link’s Country Meats in Crestline where more than 70 people learned more about the meat on their plate. The event featured…
Amanda Domsitz - Aug. 7
#TakeOverTuesday: Kaleidoscope Farms, Hancock County
Every Tuesday an Ohio Farm Bureau member takes over the Ohio Farm Bureau Instagram for the day to share a day in their life. Check in throughout the day or follow us on Instagram, @OhioFarmBureau, to meet new Ohio farmers and ag professionals…
Learning about Farm Bureau’s roots — AgriPOWER Session 1 blog
By Laramie Wells, AgriPOWER Class X participant The day started out with a room full of strangers with one thing in common — becoming a better leader in advocating for agriculture. The AgriPOWER Class X met for our first session…
Becoming an advocate in an era of public perception — AgriPOWER Session 1 blog
By Jacob Hoelscher, AgriPOWER Class X participant In our generation we have seen the farm population of America dwindle from 3 percent to less than 1 percent, the birth of Roundup ready technology and the consolidation of the pork, poultry and…
Lake County Trustee Showcase- Featuring Steve Ohmes
Steve Ohmes grew up in Lenexa, Kan. and currently resides in Leroy Township in Ohio. He is a graduate of St. Thomas Aquinas High School and graduated from Kansas State University with a bachelor’s degree in agriculture. A four year…