Patterson re-elected Ohio Farm Bureau first vice president
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James W. (Bill) Patterson of Chesterland has been re-elected first vice president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation during the organization’s 102nd annual meeting.
He holds the second-highest elected office in the state’s largest and most inclusive farm and food organization.
Patterson previously served as the organization’s treasurer. He joined OFBF’s board of trustees in 2011. He will continue as the District 4 trustee representing Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake and Trumbull counties.
Patterson farms with his family, raising apples, strawberries and peaches. They also have a farm market and a wholesale cider operation.
A 26-year member of the Geauga County Farm Bureau, Patterson served as its president and vice president. He is a member of the Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association. Patterson received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from Ohio State University. He also is a graduate of Ohio’s Leadership Education and Development Program – Class VII.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen communities. Learn more at ofbf.org.
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He holds the second-highest elected office in the state’s largest and most inclusive farm and food organization.
Patterson previously served as the organization’s treasurer. He joined OFBF’s board of trustees in 2011. He will continue as the District 4 trustee representing Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake and Trumbull counties.
Patterson farms with his family, raising apples, strawberries and peaches. They also have a farm market and a wholesale cider operation.
A 26-year member of the Geauga County Farm Bureau, Patterson served as its president and vice president. He is a member of the Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association. Patterson received his bachelor’s degree in agricultural economics from Ohio State University. He also is a graduate of Ohio’s Leadership Education and Development Program – Class VII.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen communities. Learn more at ofbf.org.
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