Councils are groups that meet regularly to develop camaraderie and community while discussing farm and family topics. The council program began in in 1936 and is unique to Ohio. Councils can access the council roster, meeting summary sheet and activity sheet forms online.
Lynn Snyder - June 20
The summer council packet has two new discussion guides; both feature issues briefings directly from American Farm Bureau Federation policy. These topics should give community councils a few options for their meetings into late summer. Ohio Farm Bureau values input…
The November 2018-April 2019 Discussion Guide for Community Councils includes six discussion topics, giving groups a few options for meetings scheduled through the winter and into spring. Participation from community council members ensures Ohio Farm Bureau continues to focus on critical issues, create better…
Lynn Snyder - May 31, 2018
The Summer 2018 Discussion Guide for Community Councils includes four discussion topics, giving groups a few options for meetings scheduled during spring through the summer. Participation from community council members ensures Ohio Farm Bureau continues to focus on critical issues, create better policy and help people work…
The Winter/Spring 2018 Discussion Guide for Community Councils includes four discussion topics, giving groups a few options for meetings scheduled throughout winter and into the spring. Participation from community council members ensures Ohio Farm Bureau continues to focus on critical issues, create better policy and help people…
Holmes County’s “Early Risers” Farm Bureau Council has been meeting monthly for over 55 years to discuss vital agricultural issues. Above, the group is pictured at its annual Holiday Breakfast at Dutch Harvest Restaurant in Sugar Creek, Jan. 22, 2018. …
The Spring/Summer 2017 Discussion Guide for Community Councils includes six discussion guides, giving groups a few options for meetings scheduled throughout summer and into the fall. Participation from community council members makes sure that Ohio Farm Bureau continues to focus on critical…
Take a break from all the mud and meet up with old and new acquaintances for a lively discussion at a Farm Bureau Community Council meeting.
Beating the clock on planting, harvesting wheat, cutting hay, visiting county fairs, praying for rain, and getting a gully washer –this summer is full of twists and turns. Harvest season, here we come. Plan to take a break now and…
Spring is here. It’s that time of year when everyone around the farm is getting equipment ready to run, field work will soon be at fever pitch and the only seat many folks want to occupy is a tractor seat. When…
Winter is here, and it is time to sit around the hot stove or fireplace for some lively discussion at several Farm Bureau Community Council meetings. Get information for your Council Meetings and download the full Discussion Packet.
