Ohio Farm Bureau

The final day of the 2025 County Presidents’ Trip included breakfast with Zippy Duvall, president of American Farm Bureau Federation. He acknowledged that with the warmer weather, many in the room were thinking about everything they could be doing back home in their farms, but the work they are doing in Washington this week is equally valuable. Read more about the 2025 County Presidents' Trip at ofb.ag/3DGS9nW.

Registration is open for the 2025 ExploreAg Camps! ExploreAg is a FREE immersive experience and a great resource for introducing or connecting teens to careers in agriculture. Applications are due April 30, 20245. Apply online at ofb.ag/ExploreAg2025.

In addition to meeting with representatives on Capitol Hill during the 2025 County Presidents Trip, Ohio Farm Bureau members will also get some time with members of the Senate. Wednesday’s activities kicked off with Sen. Jon Husted and Sen. Bernie Moreno, who joined Ohio Farm Bureau members over breakfast. Following breakfast, county presidents took their messages to Congressional leaders, which included the clarity and certainty that can be gained with a new 5-year farm bill, extending current estate tax laws and the importance of trade for farmers in Ohio and across the country. The afternoon included a visit to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, where Ohio Farm Bureau members heard from USDA Chief Economist Seth Meyer and heard about the history and importance of agricultural trade. Additionally, members learned about recent trends the industry is witnessing with our trading partners around the world from Jason Hafemeister, USDA acting deputy secretary, trade and foreign affairs.

Will Minshall of Pickaway County is the winner of Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals 2025 Outstanding Young Farmer competition. Learn more at ofb.ag/4h5LUaN.

The 2025 Ohio Farm Bureau County Presidents Trip kicked off Tuesday in Washington, D.C. The jam-packed day included policy briefing from American Farm Bureau experts, as well as a rundown of issues important for Ohio agriculture directly. They discussed the importance of the farm bill and the need to get long-term legislation completed as soon as possible.

"The Ohio State Fair Junior Fair Board was an amazing experience that presented me with a multitude of networking opportunities with commissioners, government officials, and officials within organizations. I was able to develop skills that I will use throughout my life, career and personal aspects; examples of these skills include communication, public speaking, working with difficult people, and conflict management skills. I am so thankful to be part of the Ohio Farm Bureau and have the opportunity to serve on the Ohio State Fair Jr. Fair Board," said Adrianna Meyer, who represented Ohio Farm Bureau on the Ohio State Junior Fair Board.? Applications are due March 12. For more information or to apply, visit https://lnkd.in/e_CH77-j.?

More than 50% of Ohio’s soybean crop is exported each year, making soybeans Ohio’s largest agricultural export. Finding more places to send Ohio-grown soybeans is one of the missions of the Ohio Soybean Council and some Ohio soy representatives just returned from a trip to a country that could offer a great opportunity for soybean farmers – Ghana. Plus, pig farmers could be seeing some profits in 2025, which would be a very welcomed shift from years of losses to the bottom-line. Get an Ohio pork industry update on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Listen to the full podcast at ofb.ag/podcast.?

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The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Scholar Award recognizes students for academic effort, community service and career interests that use agriculture to enhance the partnership between producers and consumers in rural, suburban and/or urban settings. To apply for this scholarship or one of the many others available, visit ofbf.org/scholarships. The deadline to apply is March 31, 2025.