Athens-Meigs County - Ohio Farm Bureau

Truance serving on 2026 OFBF Policy Development Committee

Gary Truance of Vinton is serving on the 2026 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.

Updates on Piketon Area Improvements Transmission Project

The Piketon Area Improvements Project focuses on installation of two transmission lines impacting multiple counties, as well as extensive substation upgrades along each route.

Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau awards 2026 scholarship

Alyssa Cooper plans to attend Ohio University to major in pre-veterinary science.

Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau hosts 7th Annual Meigs County Ag Day

We hosted 4th grade students at the Meigs County Fairgrounds to teach them about different types of agriculture. There were 223 students who rotated through 13 different stations throughout the day.

Athens-Meigs Soil Sample Week March 23-27

Athens-Meigs Farm Bureau, Athens SWCD and the Meigs SWCD have partnered up to offer Farm Bureau members two FREE soil samples per member household.

Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau hosts Member-Only Soil Testing Event

Members had the opportunity to collect two soil samples and deliver them to their county SWCD office between Oct. 20-24 during normal business hours.

Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau hosts 3rd Annual Dinner on the Farm

The Dinner on the Farm event helps to raise money for the Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau Youth in Agriculture Development Fund.

Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau hosts Property Tax Meeting

Farm Bureau members learned about property taxes and property tax proposals from the Athens County and Meigs County auditors. Leah Curtis, with Ohio Farm Bureau, spoke about CAUV.

Athens-Meigs Annual Meeting Review 2025

Action was taken on the organization’s policy priorities, elections were held, and special achievements were recognized.

Don’t sidestep safety on the farm

Taking the time to evaluate your next move on the farm might just save your life.