Licking County Farm Bureau

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from Ohio Farm Bureau!

10/30/2025

National Farmers Day was Oct. 12, a day to celebrate the hard work and passion farmers demonstrate year-round. The most interesting thing about farming is that even though farms come in all forms and sizes, they all share the same uncertainties, challenges and triumphs.

Hear from Kelsey Bezdek, a first-generation livestock farmer and Lake County Farm Bureau member and Marion County Farm Bureau member Clayton Lust, a third-generation grain farmer and Beck’s Hybrids dealer. While these two farms may be wildly different, they are wildly similar. Read the full article at ofb.ag/growingourgenerationoctober2025.

10/29/2025

Meet Ryan Matthews, our new director of communications and media relations. He is updating and building a member network that he can go to for insight and could use your help creating this network. Learn more about Ryan and complete the survey at ofb.ag/cominghometoohiofarmbureau.

Maybe the most important part of my role is keeping in touch with members and the farming community so I can share your challenges, experiences, priority issues and perspectives.

10/28/2025

Ohio Farm Bureau can help you grow your network, and expand your professional development opportunities. Learn more at OhioFarmBureau.org.

10/27/2025

On this episode of the podcast, we explore how recruiting and empowering young leaders is a priority at Ohio Farm Bureau. We chat with a member of the Young Ag Professionals Committee about the upcoming Winter Leadership Experience and sit down with Executive Vice President Adam Sharp to discuss a recent trip to Washington, D.C., for YAP members and the current AgriPOWER class. Listen to the full podcast at ofb.ag/podcast.

10/26/2025

Applications are open for the 2026 Outstanding Young Farmer Award! This award is designed to help young farmers strengthen their business skills, develop marketing opportunities and receive recognition for their accomplishments. The ideal candidate(s) is an individual or couple involved in production agriculture with a majority of his/her gross income subject to farm and/or ranch risks. Applications are due December 1, 2025. Apply online at ofb.ag/OYF.

10/25/2025

🚚 Ready for your next big move? With your Ohio Farm Bureau membership, save 20% on Budget Truck’s 26-foot trucks, plus get 24/7 roadside assistance, boxes and moving supplies to make moving easier. Reserve your truck TODAY: bit.ly/47XG4UP

10/24/2025

The Ohio Farm Bureau Winter Leadership Experience provides young agricultural professionals with the opportunity to network with industry leaders and other like-minded individuals. Session topics range from traditional farming and niche farming/marketing to advocacy and consumer education. A discounted early bird registration opportunity is availableB through Dec. 17. Registration closes Jan. 6. Be sure to check with your county farm bureau about scholarships available. Visit ofb.ag/WLE to learn more or register.

10/23/2025

But propane is highly flammable, and even a small leak can lead to a devastating propane fire. Inhaling it in enclosed spaces can cause asphyxiation. Dangers like these are why it’s important for farmers to take necessary precautions to keep their property, themselves and others safe. Learn more at ofb.ag/preventingpropaneaccidents.

By understanding the dangers and taking these precautions, farmers can safely harness the power of propane.

10/22/2025

Every response counts. The Women in Agriculture Study is gathering voices from across the country to better understand how women lead and contribute in agriculture. Take the survey today: https://bit.ly/3IKdrUh

10/21/2025

10/20/2025

There is a lot of uncertainty for Ohio farm families right now. Margins are thin, markets and the weather are unpredictable, and input costs keep climbing. On this episode of the Ohio Farm Bureau podcast, we hear from Ohio State's beef cattle and livestock marketing field specialist on current market trends, learn about Nationwide's renewed focus on protecting cattle operations and talk with American Farm Bureau's communications manager about keeping the story of farmers front and center. Listen to the full podcast at ofb.ag/podcast.