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Summit County Farm Bureau 2021 – 2022 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 our fiscal and program year means it’s time for the Board of Trustees to develop a plan of work for the 2022 – 2023 program year.  However, before we can move forward, we need to look back at the past year and brainstorm ideas for us to continue to serve our members.

Please join us as we look over some of the 2021 – 2022 highlights . . .

Sponsored Family and Community Events

  • SCFB members enjoyed a multi-county Family Fun Day at a Rubber Ducks ball game.
  • SCFB encouraged members to participate in the annual BWC Safety Meeting.
  • SCFB hosted the 12th Annual Farmers’ Share/Legislative Breakfast.
  • SCFB sponsored a Farm Dog of the Year contest and a Farm Cat of the Year contest for members.
  • SCFB will be hosting a Family Fun Night for members and members of the Agricultural Society at Luther Farms on September 24th.
  • SCFB will be hosting their Annual Meeting on September 29th at Picks at PLX in Akron, Ohio.

Developed Educational Opportunities

  • The American Farm Bureau games kiosk has been enjoyed by visitors at the Ronald McDonald House of Akron.
  • SCFB hosted six educational seminars; Backyard Poultry, Bees In Your Ohio Backyard, Gardening for Pollinators, Cover Crops on the Farm and in the Garden, What’s In a Soil Test and Why It Is So Important, Canning & Freezing.
  • SCFB awarded two “new” renewable/four year scholarships. 
  • SCFB members collaborated with the Vet Tech/Animal Science program of the Copley, Norton, Wadsworth, Barberton compact to provide students the resources to learn about their livestock course work in a practical manner.
  • The museum videotaped vignettes were enjoyed by visitors to the SCFB Antique Museum during the Summit County Fair. 
  • SCFB supported an educational scavenger hunt within the SCFB Antique Museum during the Summit County Fair, participants received a Could You Live Without Farmers wristband, one winner’s name was drawn to receive an agricultural children’s book.
  • Organizational announcements and agricultural information were regularly posted on the SCFB website, SCFB Facebook page and through email blasts.

Initiated Internal Improvements

  • The updated Business Member Directory was mailed out to all members and added to the SCFB website.
  • The update Buy Local/Farm Markets Directory was mailed out to all members and added to the SCFB website.
  • Members received two paper newsletters, winter and summer, full of the organization’s activities and information.
  • SCFB developed and distributed a Member to Member Discount Card.
  • SCFB ran a membership campaign.
  • The board initiated the annual financial review audit by an independent CPA for the SCFB.
  • The SCFB Investment Committee reviewed all investments to be sure they were performing well.

Gave Back to Our Local Community

  • Donations were made to:  Haven of Rest, Salvation Army, The Akron Canton Food Bank and the Ronald McDonald House of Akron.
  • SCFB sponsored an ad in the 4-H Equine (Saddle Horse) Program.
  • SCFB sponsored an ad in the Summit County Fair program/map.
  • SCFB purchased chickens and turkeys from the 4-H Livestock Auction and donated the meat to the Haven of Rest and the Ronald McDonald House of Akron.
  • SCFB participated in a multi-county fundraiser supporting Spur for the Cure.

Served as Advocates for Our Members

  • The SCFB President, Vice-President and Young Farmer attended Ag Day at the Capitol to meet with local legislatures.
  • The SCFB President and delegates attended the Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting in Columbus.
  • The SCFB Public Policy committee collected and reviewed policy suggestions from the SCFB members
  • The SCFB Public Policy Action Team Leader will be going to Washington D.C. to meet with local representatives in September.
  • The SCFB Board of Trustees conducted an incumbent review of candidates.
  • SCFB Board members participated in an open seat screening for Congressional District 13.
  • SCFB members are working with agricultural stakeholders in Summit County to help draft comprehensive Agriculture Ordinances.
  • SCFB members are working with the Summit County Engineer and Summit County Council to develop a fair and equitable taxation of agricultural parcels for the Summit County Surface Water Management District.

Supported the Summit County Fair and the SCFB Antique Museum

  • SCFB sponsored an ad on the back cover of the Summit County Fair program/map.
  • SCFB funded a professional cleaning of the museum and contents before the Summit County Fair.
  • SCFB members volunteered to supervise the museum during the Summit County Fair.
  • SCFB supported the 4-H livestock auction with the purchase of chickens and turkeys and donated the meat to the Haven of Rest and the Ronald McDonald House of Akron.