Belmont, Guernsey, Monroe and Noble County Farm Bureau will kick-off the 2026 membership campaign on Thursday, Jan. 29, at Mid-East Career Center, Buffalo Campus, Senecaville.

This year from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Trevor Kirkpatrick, OFB director of health services, will be available to speak “one-on-one” about OFB Health Care Solutions.

Adam Sharp, Ohio Farm Bureau executive vice president, will speak on “The Value of Farm Bureau Membership”.

Doors will open at 4 p.m. to speak with Kirkpatrick, and the program will begin at 6 p.m. with a catered dinner. Farm Bureau members receive a free meal with a reservation. Reservations are due on Tuesday, Jan. 20

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. Sign Farm Bureau members during the membership campaign, you will earn a chance to win Ten-$200 gift certificates, and Ten-$50 gift certificates at a Farm Bureau member business.

There are currently over 1,800 Farm Bureau members in Belmont, Guernsey, Monroe, and Noble counties comprised of farmers, gardeners, food enthusiasts, landowners, consumers, educators and more. Ohio Farm Bureau is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities. To learn more about Farm Bureau or to make reservations for the kickoff dinner, contact the county office in Barnesville, 740-425-3681.