SENACAVILLE — Belmont, Guernsey, Monroe and Noble County Farm Bureau will kick off the 2024 membership campaign on Jan. 30 at Mid-East Career Center, Buffalo Campus, Senecaville.

This year, Ohio Rep. Don Jones, R-Freeport, will speak on Ohio agriculture issues.

The event will include a catered dinner at 6 p.m. A free meal for paid members is available by reservation only, with reservations due Friday.

The annual kickoff draws over 200 members that learn of the recent year’s accomplishments and what challenges lay ahead for landowners. Those attending will receive information on member benefits and how to earn prizes working on this year’s membership team. Door prizes will be given away during the evening, along with a gift for everyone that attends the breakout session for their county. Prizes this year include ten $200 and ten $50 gift cards at a local Farm Bureau members business.

There are over 2,100 Farm Bureau members in Belmont, Guernsey, Monroe and Noble counties including farmers, gardeners, food enthusiasts, landowners, consumers, educators and more. The bureau is working together for farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen communities. To learn more about Farm Bureau or to make reservations for the dinner, call the office in Barnesville, 740-425-3681.