Special Report

Ohio Farm Bureau receives top honor

The American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) presented the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) with the Pinnacle Award, the top honor for a state organization, during the AFBF annual meeting in Nashville this week.

Ohio Farm Bureau also received the President’s Award and the Award for Excellence.

“This shows what members working together can accomplish,” said Jack Fisher, executive vice president of Ohio Farm Bureau. “Our members, staff, friends at Nationwide and all our partners should be very proud of their organization.”

Hamilton and Wayne County Farm Bureaus were among the top 25 county programs honored with AFBF’s County Activities Excellence Award.

Brad Heimerl of Johnstown, competing in the discussion meet advanced to the Sweet 16 round of the national competition in Nashville. Also competing in national contests were Ohio’s Outstanding Young Farmer, Erik Scott of Georgetown and Excellence in Agriculture winner, Greg McGlinch of Versailles.