Ottawa County Farm Bureau

06/14/2026

Applications are now open for AgriPOWER, Ohio Farm Bureau’s elite leadership and professional development program designed specifically for rising leaders in every sector of agriculture. Applications are due August 1, 2026. For more information or to apply, visit

https://ofb.ag/agripower2026.

06/13/2026

John Deere is running a special until Oct. 16, 2026. Members can get 20% off select John Deere and A&I Product parts (excluding merchandise), up to $2,500 USD. Go to Perks and log in with your John Deere account to get your coupon.

06/12/2026

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.

06/11/2026

Parents and educators! 📣 Looking for an incredible, cost-free summer experience for your high school student?

ExploreAg introduces students to the diverse world of agriculture—from food science to fruit farms. Thanks to the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation, these camps are 100% free to attend, but registration deadlines are sneaking up fast!

Bob Evans Camp: June 24 (Register by June 14)

Garrettsville Camp: June 25 (Register by June 15) – featuring Bonner Meat Processing, Centerra Cooperative, Patterson Fruit Farm, and more.

📲 Space is limited. Secure their spot and view all camp descriptions at ofb.ag/exploreag.

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.

06/09/2026

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

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.

06/08/2026

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.

06/07/2026

Calling all grassroots members! Want to help show the true value of American agriculture this Fourth of July?

From June 1–7, the American Farm Bureau is hosting its annual Summer Cookout Survey—and we need your eyes in the grocery aisles!

By tracking the costs of 10-person cookout staples (from burger buns and pork chops to strawberries and ice cream), you’ll help fuel a national July 4th campaign. This campaign highlights how affordable U.S. food remains compared to other goods, and how our farmers secure our nation’s food supply.

Head to ofb.ag/summer-cookout-survey to log prices.

Farm Bureau members are invited to participate June 1-7 in American Farm Bureau’s Summer Cookout Survey of retail food prices commonly used to prepare a cookout meal for 10 people.

06/07/2026

Labor is one of the biggest challenges facing farms today and getting it right directly impacts your bottom line.

Join FieldClock, in collaboration with Ohio Farm Bureau and Great Lakes Ag Labor Services, on June 10, 2026 at 8:30 am, for a practical conversation on how farms are securing labor through H-2A, where operations run into challenges like housing and compliance, and what it takes to manage crews day to day. Register for the webinar at ofb.ag/4nyCnOk.