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 – Boar Goats
The Boer is a South African breed of meat goat that was selectively bred in the Eastern Cape from about 1920 for meat qualities and for the ability to survive by grazing in that region. They have been exported to many countries, used primarily to improve the meat...
Summit County Farm Bureau’s 2026 Scholarship Recipients
Summit County Farm Bureau’s scholarship namesake, Bob Eckart, was a farmer and lifelong resident of Copley, Ohio, who supported the area’s agricultural community by serving as Secretary of the Summit County Farm Bureau Board of Trustees. In that role, which...
Our Livestock Series – Raising Egg Laying Chickens
By Chrissy Roesner Seyerle My husband and I began raising chickens 15 years ago as a fun experience for our then 2 year old daughter. Since then, we have grown from 10 to 150ish egg laying birds. We continue to raise chickens for the amazing eggs they...
Upcoming Summit County Events
Monthly Board Meeting
Putting Your Garden to Bed: Fall Planting and Cover Crops
Summit County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
State of Ohio News
Source: ofbf.org
- Farming into the Future: Pike County Farm Bureau hosts annual meeting/members only event
- Vinton County hosts Equine Pasture Walk
- Group Membership Spotlight: G.A.R. Horizons LLC
- Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Connecting the Experts Behind Farm Succession
- Applications open for 2027 YAP competitive events
- Join us for the 2026 Paulding County Farm Bureau Annual Meeting
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
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Business Member Directory
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