Photo provided MEETING WITH legislators on Ad Day in Columbus are, from left, Belmont County Farm Bureau President Devin Cain, Rep. Ron Ferguson, Anthony Carson and Sarah Galavich.

COLUMBUS — More than 350 Ohio Farm Bureau members gathered in downtown Columbus to meet one-on-one with their state senators and representatives during Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual Ag Day at the Capitol Building on Feb. 16.

Ohio Farm Bureau priority issues such as strengthening the food supply chain, protecting landowner rights, supporting the next generation of farmers and connecting rural Ohio were discussed, along with a host of other community issues.

Attendees were joined by members of the Ohio Supreme Court throughout the day, including a keynote address from Justice Sharon Kennedy and a panel discussion with Justices Pat DeWine and Patrick Fischer about the functions of the court and its role in Ohio agriculture. In addition to the justices, attendees also heard from Ohio Farm Bureau President Bill Patterson and the organization’s Executive Vice President Adam Sharp before meeting with legislators at the Statehouse.

Devin Cain, Sarah Galavich, and Anthony Carson were there on behalf of Belmont County Farm Bureau. They met with Sen. Frank Hoagland and Reps. Don Jones and Ron Ferguson. The annual Ag Day at the Capitol event embodies the grassroots efforts of Ohio Farm Bureau member volunteers.

Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities. Learn more at ohiofarmbureau.org.