Agriculture in Ohio

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January22, 2013

AGRICULTURE IN OHIO

American agriculture has changed dramatically over the last few decades. Less than one percent of the U.S. population is directly involved in food production today and few understand how and why these changes have taken place. Lack of understanding causes confusion and sometimes contention, but while today’s farms may look different than they did a generation ago, farmers have not compromised their values or commitment to producing safe, wholesome, affordable, and nutritious food. Agriculture continues to provide jobs and contribute importantly to maintaining a quality rural way of life in the United States.

Ken Ruprecht and his wife, Marilyn, have been milking cows for 34 years at their Ohio family farm. They are committed to providing quality, responsible care to their animals because they know it’s the right thing to do and it’s the legacy they want to leave for their children and grandchildren. Because he knows that strong farming values are what keep Ohio’s rural communities vibrant, Ken has volunteered his time to serve on a variety of community and agricultural boards including the Farm Bureau, Ohio Dairy Producers Association, Soil and Water Conservation District and as a town trustee. Ken has a Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Education and spent five years teaching VoAg education.

Three Minute Vignette Schedule:

Jan1- No MeetingFeb5 - Jim BazzoliMar5-Kit Fogle

Jan8-Tom FrericksFeb12- Tom GraserMar 12-Jim Gilsdorf

Jan 15- No VignetteFeb 19 -Theresa BallingerMar19 -Dave Claborn

Jan 22 - Gary BransonFeb 26-Gary SimsMar 26 -

Jan 29 - Len Janchar

The Invocationtoday will be byCarl WadeandPaul Bodewill greet you.

Upcoming Programs: January 29, - MAYOR SCOTT SCHERTZER – The State of the City of Marion.

QUOTE:"There are no facts, only interpretations." - Friedrich Nietzsche (1844-1900)

Sign-up Sheets for the Valentine Dinner on February 9th will be available today.

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