Hardin County Farm Bureau

10/20/2026

Are you driving impact in agriculture outside of full-time farming? Whether you work in ag business, education, research, or policy, your leadership matters. Apply for the Excellence in Agriculture Award to gain recognition, expand your professional network, and highlight your contributions to Ohio agriculture. Applications are due Dec. 1, 2026. For more information or to apply, visit ofb.ag/EIA.

10/20/2026

From changing temperatures to varying rainfall across the state, Ohio farmers have experienced a wide range of weather conditions throughout the 2026 growing season. Aaron Wilson, Ohio's state climatologist, joins the Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast to discuss this year's weather patterns, how conditions are affecting harvest and what farmers can expect heading into winter. Listen to the full episode of the Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast at ofb.ag/podcast.

10/19/2026

"I want to continue renewing my Ohio Farm Bureau membership because I believe it is important to have a strong voice supporting agriculture, farmers, and rural communities. As someone who cares deeply about the future of agriculture and wants to see young farmers and agricultural leaders succeed, I value being part of an organization that gives its members the opportunity to be involved, develop leadership skills, and help shape the future of our industry," said Jonathan Collins, a Warren County Farm Bureau Member. Join or renew your Ohio Farm Bureau Membership today at OhioFarmBureau.org.

10/18/2026

Lincoln Deitrick, the 2026 Outstanding Young Farmer award winner is taking initiative as the next generation by diversifying their operation for supplemented income. This is a great example of an ideal candidate for the Outstanding Young Farmer award, an award designed to help young farmers strengthen their business skills, develop marketing opportunities and receive recognition for their accomplishments. To learn more or apply, visit ofb.ag/OYF. Applications due Dec. 1.

10/17/2026

Make post-harvest equipment maintenance easier with Gripp this year. This all-in-one app helps you manage repair history, alerts, chats, and to dos - all at a great price! Plans as LOW as $8 a month with your Ohio Farm Bureau membership. Learn more TODAY! https://bit.ly/46lcMBE.

10/16/2026

Ohio Farm Bureau invites you to the Young Agricultural Professionals Winter Leadership Experience Jan. 22-23 in Columbus, Ohio! Open to members of all ages. Save $25 with Early Bird rates before Dec 15. Registration closes Jan. 5. Lock in your spot: ofb.ag/WLE

10/16/2026

Make your voice heard by making voting a priority this fall. View the Ohio Farm Bureau Election Guide in the latest edition of Our Ohio.

10/14/2026

Ashtabula County Farm Bureau member Michael Burgett is owner of Contraban Farms, a colonel in the Ohio Army National Guard and president of the Ohio Chapter of Farmer Veteran Coalition. For Burgett, military service and farming are fundamentally acts of service. Learn more at ofb.ag/actsofservice.

10/14/2026

10/14/2026

The AFBF FUSION Conference is held every other year uniting over 1,000 Farm Bureau members of all ages from across the nation to connect, grow, and lead. It’s your chance to network with future ag innovators, grow your leadership skills, and gain new ideas to bring back to your farm, company, or local community. Whether you are just starting out or looking to level up, this is your opportunity to invest in yourself - and your future! Ohio Farm Bureau will be sponsoring five members registration, hotel, and travel to the AFBF FUSION Conference set to be held in New Orleans, Louisiana, March 12-15, 2027. For more information or to apply, visit: ofb.ag/AFBFscholar.