Welcome to the
Summit County Farm Bureau
Working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities.
Since 1921, the Summit County Farm Bureau has served as the voice of agriculture in our community—connecting farmers, families, and local businesses through education, advocacy, and support.
Whether you’re a grower, gardener, or simply someone who values local food and community, there’s a place for you here.
What We Do
We support and represent the agricultural community in Summit County by:
Educate
We educate the public and future generations about farming, food, and sustainability.
Advocate
The Summit County Farm Bureau advocates for policies that protect and strengthen agriculture.
Connect
We work to connect members through events, directories, and community programs.
Explore how we’re building a stronger local agriculture network—right here in one of Ohio’s most unique urban-rural counties.
Recent Summit County News
Our Livestock Series – Highland Cattle
By Andrea Haberny Paul and Andrea Haberny started raising Highland cows in 2021 after building a one mile high tension fence. It took about 5 months and was endearingly labeled “The Summer of the Fence”. The high-tension fence was the only way Paul wanted to...
Summit County Farm Bureau’s 2026 Farm Dog of the Year AND Summit County Farm Bureau’s 2026 Farm Cat of the Year
The votes have been counted and the winners are … Farm dog’s name: Alesia (Ali) Farm dog’s age: 2 years Farm dog’s breed: Anatolian Shepherd - Herd Guardian Briefly describe the task your farm dog helps most with on the farm: This...
Flakes in a Bale of Hay
By Donna Cecil How many flakes in a bale of hay? That’s the question I was recently asked when an acquaintance, who purchased her first horse, was trying to figure how much hay she needed to have put up for winter. Well, after I explained that her horse would...
Upcoming Summit County Events
Putting Your Garden to Bed: Fall Planting and Cover Crops
Summit County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
Monthly Board Meeting
State of Ohio News
Source: ofbf.org
- Field Day Podcast with Jordan Hoewischer: Ep. 46 Jay Martin
- Field Day Podcast with Jordan Hoewischer: Ep. 45 Chris Winslow
- Field Day Podcast with Jordan Hoewischer: Ep. 44 Aaron Wilson
- Field Day Podcast with Jordan Hoewischer: Ep. 43 Water Quality Update
- Ohio Farm Bureau shares farmers’ commitment to water quality in Toledo Blade
- Ohio Farm Bureau names 2026 policy development committee
Our mission is to promote agriculture through education and involvement, serving as the voice of agriculture in Summit County thus improving the viability of agriculture in an urban county.
Join Us
Become a member and be part of something bigger. Your support helps keep agriculture viable in Summit County—for today and for the next generation.
Directories
Looking to buy local or support a member business?
Business Member Directory
(by Category)
Business Member Directory
(by A-Z)