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Summit County Farm Bureau 2017 – 2018 Year in Review

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Another program year is rapidly coming to an end for Summit County Farm Bureau.  The SCFB’s work year begins on October 1st and ends on September 30th.  The end of this program year means it’s time for the Board of Trustees to develop a plan of work for the 2018 – 2019 program year.  However, before we can move forward, we need to look back at our projects and activities, evaluate them, and look for new opportunities to continue to serve our members.

Please join us as we look over some of the 2017 – 2018 highlights . . .

Sponsored Family and Community Events

  • SCFB sponsored the 10th annual Farmers’ Share Breakfast in March.
  • SCFB has invited Medina County Farm Bureau members and their families to join SCFB members and their families to enjoy an evening of food, fun, and fellowship at Family Fun Night on September 29th in Richfield at Luther Farm.
  • SCFB held a Legislative Breakfast for members and public officials.
  • SCFB co-sponsored the annual BWC Safety Meeting.
  • SCFB members enjoyed a Night at the Ball Park cheering on the Rubber Ducks.
  • SCFB will be hosting the annual meeting on September 27th at Dayton Nursery’s Owl Barn in Loyal Oak, catered by Leach’s Meats & Sweets.

Developed Educational Opportunities

  • The American Farm Bureau games kiosk was enjoyed by visitors at the McDowell (Bath/Fairlawn) Branch Library and the Ronald McDonald House of Akron.
  • SCFB financially supported the Ag Mobile’s visits to county schools.
    • SCFB sponsored an educational seminar on Farm Taxes.
  • SCFB awarded two “new” renewable/four year scholarships and a one year scholarship/gift to a student going into an Ag-related field.
  • The museum videotaping vignettes were enjoyed by visitors during the Summit County Fair, as well as a video on Nationwide Insurance.
  • Organizational announcements and agricultural information were regularly posted on the SCFB website and SCFB Facebook page.
  • SCFB purchased a dozen Agricultural related Children’s Books and donated them to the fair board for use at the Summit County Ag Society’s Preschool Agriculture Days.

Initiated Internal Improvements

  • The updated Business Member Directory was mailed out to all members and added to the SCFB website.
  • Members received two (2) paper newsletters, winter and summer, stuffed full of the organization’s activities and information.
  • SCFB ran a membership campaign; hosting a membership kickoff dinner, a number of membership check-ins, and a five county (Columbiana, Portage, Mahoning, Stark, Summit) membership recognition dinner.
  • The board initiated the annual financial audit by an independent CPA for the SCFB, as well as the Ag Mobile.

Gave Back to Our Local Community

  • Donations were made to: Haven of Rest, Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank, the Ronald McDonald House of Akron, the Salvation Army, and to our fellow farmers at the Texas Farm Bureau’s Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, the Kansas Farm Bureau’s Wildfire Relief Fund, and the Puerto Rico Farm Bureau’s Relief Fund.
  • SCFB sponsored an ad in the 4-H Equine Program.
  • SCFB purchased a hog from the 4-H Livestock Auction and donated the meat to the Haven of Rest, also purchased a turkey and donated the meat to the Ronald McDonald House of Akron.

Served as Advocates for Our Members

  • SCFB President, Public Policy Action Team Leader, and Young Farmer went to Columbus for Ag Day at the Capital.
  • The SCFB Public Policy committee collected and reviewed policy suggestions from the SCFB members.
  • SCFB President and delegates attended the Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting.
  • SCFB President and additional board member went to Washington D.C. to meet with local representatives.
  • SCFB members conducted incumbent reviews of our local legislators.
  • SCFB members conducted open screening of local legislative candidates.
  • SCFB members are working with agricultural stakeholders in Summit County to help draft comprehensive Agriculture Ordinances.

Supported the Summit County Fair and the SCFB Antique Museum

  • SCFB contributed to the purchase of the Summit County Fair program/map and assisted in the Ag-Venture game during the fair.
  • SCFB funded a professional cleaning of the museum and contents before the fair.
  • SCFB supported the 4-H livestock program with the purchase of a hog and donated the meat to the Haven of Rest, as well as the purchase of a turkey and donated the meat to the Ronald McDonald House of Akron.
  • SCFB served a pancake breakfast to all the 4-H participants and their families on Farm Bureau Day at the Summit County Fair.
  • SCFB members volunteered to supervise the museum during the Summit County Fair.
  • The board initiated a thorough appraisal of the SCFB Antique Museum contents followed by an evaluation and update of our insurance needs.

 

Wow!  Now, what would you like to see included on the agenda for 2018 – 2019???