Ross County Farm Bureau

06/19/2026

Many thanks to all who participated in our annual "Trends and Issues" meeting. We had great conversation, discussing many aspects of important topics like land use, property taxes, solar farms, data centers, eminent domain and more. The best part? Many differing ideas and points of view -- all presented with respect, politeness and genuine interest. It IS possible! Special thanks to David Pinkerton, Jeff Lehner, Bud Scharfetter, Jhan Corzine, Delma Rouleau, Joe Rouleau, Tim Corcoran, David Glass, Kelli Johnson, Mike Throne and Bryn Stepp for attending and offering input...and to our Farm Bureau trustees Mike Videkovich, Greg Wells, Pam Snyder, Kenton Richter, Terry Frey, Terri Cory and organization director, Chip Nelson.

06/19/2026

Growing Tomorrow Grant

The 2025 Growing Tomorrow Grant was awarded to Clover Valley Farms in Clermont County. The grant funds will be used to restore a dilapidated dairy barn on the property, which will serve as a much-needed community gathering space and accelerate the farm’s long-term goals by an estimated 10 years. Applications are due July 31, 2026. For more information about the grant or to apply, visit https://ofb.ag/growingtomorrowgrant2026. The Growing Tomorrow Grant is made possible by the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation and the generous support received from its donors.

06/17/2026

Nationwide

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06/16/2026

Membership

Is your Ohio Farm Bureau Membership up for renewal? Or are you thinking about joining? Now’s the time!

Ohio Farm Bureau is a member driven organization committed to supporting our farm and food community while providing exclusive resources to help ensure the best farm future for your family.

Join us today to invest in your future as well as the future of Ohio agriculture. Visit OhioFarmBureau.org for more information.

06/03/2026

Data centers, brownfield remediation top-of-mind for members
"It's our job to try to find out-of-the-box ways to reduce pressure on farmland," said Ohio Farm Bureau Director of State Policy Evan Callicoat. "Brownfield remediation is one of them. It doesn't scream agriculture, but it's significant, trying to locate large industrial projects where all the utilities and infrastructure are already there instead of on farmland." Read the full article at ofb.ag/brownfield-data-centers.

06/01/2026

Membership
What’s happening in Ohio agriculture? Adam Sharp, Executive Vice President of Ohio Farm Bureau, breaks down the latest policy updates you need to know right now. Learn more at OhioFarmBureau.org.

05/29/2026

Growing Tomorrow Grant
From sustainable job creation to educational impact and environmental stewardship, the Growing Tomorrow Grant supports game changing ideas. Applications are due July 31, 2026. For more information about the grant or to apply, visit ofb.ag/growingtomorrowgrant26.

The Growing Tomorrow Grant is made possible by the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation and the generous support received from its donors.

05/27/2026

NATIONWIDE

Ohio is home to over 66,000 family farms, each with unique needs. Nationwide’s small farm insurance offers [County] County Farm Bureau members coverage for property and equipment, liability options and risk management support. Contact a Nationwide Farm

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05/26/2026

04/30/2026

Pam Snyder of Kingston was re-elected to serve another year as president of the Ross County Farm Bureau. Congratulation Pam.