Portage County Farm Bureau

06/02/2026

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.

06/01/2026

Farming isn’t just a job, it’s long days, care and dedication. This summer, make your projects easier with equipment. Farm Bureau members in Ohio can save up to $2,750 on select machines. 👉 bit.ly/3uOgbZw

05/31/2026

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.

This grant-making program is the brainchild of Mike Boyert, a former Ohio Farm Bureau board trustee, and his wife Patti. Mike and Patti, residents of Medina County, remember well the struggles they encountered when they started their farming careers, and the difficulties they faced in starting, grow...

05/30/2026

Many beginning farmers have an off-the-farm job while trying to expand on the land that they have. So just how do they begin to start and successfully move through this crazy hybrid game I’d call the 'Farming Game of Life?' Learn more at ofb.ag/4diJLtN.

Many beginning farmers have an off-farm job while trying to expand on the land they have. How do they begin to start and successfully move through this crazy hybrid game I call the 'Farming Game of Life?'

05/29/2026

Do you have a teen interested in learning about careers in agriculture? Ohio Farm Bureau offers free one-day, immersive camps that give students grades 9-12 the opportunity to explore the many options. Here is what is coming up:

June 8: Greenville, OH - Tour an ethanol plant, equipment dealerships and greenhouses. Registration closes May 29.

June 9: Lima, OH - Ohio Bar Association, Land O'Lakes and equipment. Registration closes May 30.

June 11: Jackson Center, OH - Tour a meat processing plant. Registration closes June 1.

June 12: Agricultural Communications at Bowling Green. Registration closes June 2.

The full list of camp descriptions and applications can be found at ofb.ag/exploreag.

ExploreAg introduces students to agriculture careers, encouraging them to pursue career paths to be a part of agriculture's sustainable future.

05/28/2026

May marks Mental Health Awareness Month, and while farmers are known for their resilience and ability to overcome challenges, there is still a stigma around mental health in many rural communities. Guests from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and the Agricultural Navigator Program join the podcast to discuss the challenges facing farm families, the importance of support systems and the resources available across rural Ohio. Listen to the full Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast at ofb.ag/podcast.

The Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast gets to the heart of what is happening throughout Ohio agriculture. Hear about important issues impacting Ohio Farm Bureau members and their communities as Ryan Matthews visits with a wide variety of experts who cover farming, farm policy and food production across the v...

05/27/2026

Founded in 1926 by farmers, for farmers, Nationwide began when a group of Ohio
farmers recognized the need for fair, affordable auto insurance. Today, Nationwide
continues to serve farm families and rural communities in Portage County, Ohio, and
across the nation, staying true to its agricultural roots. As the approved insurance and
financial services provider of the Ohio Farm Bureau, Nationwide remains dedicated to
supporting agriculture and advancing its future in the Buckeye State. Discover more
about Nationwide’s strong agricultural heritage:

Learn about Nationwide Agribusiness, founded by farmers in 1926 and built on agricultural expertise, strong agent relationships, community impact and heritage.

05/27/2026

Hey farmers! Bring those farm tires to recycle!

Have Farm Tires? Portage County Recycling will be collecting agricultural tires from Portage County residents on Mondays or Thursdays from 10am-2pm for the month of June at our CHaRM facility. This is a free tire collection program for farm tires only.

There is an additional farm tire collection event at Southeast High School on June 9th from 8am to 12pm. Maximum of 4 ag tires per household.

05/27/2026

Thank you to Beth Whipple from the Portage County Master Gardener Volunteers for educating us on the effective use of social media to market our garden harvests and the rules of Cottage Law.
Join the Portage County Farm Bureau and the Portage County Master Gardener Volunteers on May 28th from 6:30-7:30 PM to learn the right way to compost garden scraps and lawn clippings to nourish your 2027 garden. This seminar is FREE to the public!

05/26/2026

We check our equipment, our fields, and our livestock daily—but when was the last time you checked in on yourself or a neighbor? Find mental health resources through Ohio Farm Bureau at ofb.ag/ag-mental-wellness.