Union County Farm Bureau

06/13/2026

Today is the last day to register for the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation’s annual golf invitational! The golf outing be held June 22 at the Pinnacle Golf Club in Grove City. Join us in supporting the golf invitational by playing as an individual, bringing your own foursome, or sponsoring an individual or foursome! To register or sponsor the event, visit ofbf.org/foundation/golf.

Participation in the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation’s annual golf invitational supports the future of Ohio agriculture.

06/11/2026

County fair season is coming up, and that means it’s county fair t-shirt design time!
We have enjoyed hosting a design contest with our supporters each year, and this year is no different.

We are looking for an original drawing about what agriculture means to you.

Rules:

Open to all Jr fair exhibitors
The design may be submitted as an individual, a club, or FFA chapter.
The drawing must be hand-drawn in a single color with a bold design.
Designs must be received by July 3, 2026 to be considered.

Please include the name(s) of the designer or design contributors and send by email or mail.

Email to [email protected]
Mail to Union County Farm Bureau, PO Box 368, Hilliard, OH 43026

The winning design will be announced on July 26, 2026

The winning design will receive a $50 gift card, either to the individual or as a donation to the group/club/FFA chapter.

06/10/2026

Did you know rural Ohio hosts earned over $113 million on Airbnb? From glamping to RV sites, Ohio farmers are finding creative ways to diversify their income and invite visitors onto the farm.

Read how they do it (plus vital zoning & legal tips!) at ofb.ag/farm-stays-ohio.

06/10/2026

The Growing Tomorrow Grant helps early stage ag businesses make a real difference in farming communities. Supporting young ag entrepreneurs today means stronger farming communities tomorrow. Applications are due July 31, 2026. For more information about the grant or to apply, visit ofb.ag/growingtomorrowgrant2026. The Growing Tomorrow Grant is made possible by the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation and the generous support received from its donors.

06/09/2026

As the county fair season gets underway, we chat with Frank Fraas, executive director for Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association, to discuss Ohio's fair racing season, the growth of harness racing and recent efforts to connect young people with the industry.

06/09/2026

Join the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation for their annual golf outing on June 22! To register or sponsor the event, visit ofbf.org/foundation/golf. The RSVP deadline is Friday, June 12th.

06/08/2026

Ohio Farm Bureau is dedicated to helping youth in agriculture define a path to success. One stop on that pathway is ExploreAg, a free, immersive experience for students in grades 9-12. ExploreAg introducing students to career opportunities in agriculture. The full list of camp descriptions and applications can be found at ofb.ag/exploreag. ExploreAg is completely funded by the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation and is offered at no cost to students.

06/06/2026

The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation’s annual golf invitational will be held June 22 at Pinnacle Golf Club in Grove City. Join us in supporting the golf invitational by playing as an individual, bringing your own foursome, or sponsoring an individual or foursome! To register or sponsor the event, visit ofbf.org/foundation/golf. The RSVP deadline is Friday, June 12th.

06/05/2026

Introducing Central Ohio's own "Fearless Female Farmer"!

We are excited to share a recent, dynamic episode of That’s Agra-Tastic featuring Katherine Harrison, Owner/Operator of Harrison Farms and Ohio Farm Bureau District 11 Trustee, representing members in Delaware, Franklin, Madison, and Union counties.

Tune in as Pete Emmons and Katherine discuss:
Farm history, mission, and sustainability practices
A look at the Harrison Farm animals
Farm products
Popular interactive activities, including Goat Yoga
Internships and local collaborations

You won't want to miss this overview of an outstanding local farm!

Listen to the full episode here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0Ptku4RehkZsVdVVgkPqt6?si=0V0mO3AuTC-kmV0AL7Q58g
Learn more about the show here: https://thatsagra-tastic.com/

’sAgra-Tastic

06/05/2026

Union County Farm Bureau Board of Trustees Vice President Justin Gravatt spoke with Brownfield Ag News about how this spring's weather has impacted his soy and corn crops.

We love seeing our Farm Bureau members highlighted in the media. Sharing these firsthand experiences helps us understand the hard work, resilience, and challenges involved in producing the food, fiber, and renewable fuel for our community and the world.

You can check out both articles here:

May 26: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/ohio-farmer-says-wet-weather-threatening-final-corn-planting-windows/

May 11: https://www.brownfieldagnews.com/news/northwest-ohio-farmer-says-wet-spring-delaying-2026-planting/