2012
Neighbor of the
Year Application
Neighbor of the Year Award
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) and the Ohio Livestock Coalition (OLC) are sponsoring two,
state awards titled Neighbor of the Year Award (one for a non-farmer resident and one for a livestock
farmer). This is to recognize the effort neighbors have made in Ohio's countryside to positively develop and
enhance rural relations and communication.
Purpose:
The purpose of this award is to recognize rural residents - farmers and non-farmers - who have exceeded
minimum standards as described in the OLC's It Takes Two to be a Good Neighbor fact sheet. Being a good
neighbor means being responsible, courteous and respectful of others. Being respectful of private property
and the need for farmers to safeguard their business help preserve the rural landscape that everyone enjoys.
Both farmers and non-farmers should take the initiative to get to know their neighbors. Knowing your
neighbors and letting them get to know you will speed-up the new relationships you will be building. This is a
win/win situation for both farmers and non-farmers.
Qualifications:
Rural Resident Candidate
1. Abide by the code of practices for rural residents/country dwellers.
Livestock Farmer Candidate
1. Must be a livestock (dairy, beef, sheep, swine or poultry) producer.
2. Preferred, but not required, to have participated in the Livestock Environmental Assurance Program
(LEAP).
3. Abide by the code of practices for farmers.
Nomination Process:
1. OFBF will notify County Farm Bureaus of the request for nominations. County Farm Bureaus will notify
members of the request for nominations via county Farm Bureau newsletter and/or other appropriate
means.
2. Farm Bureau members and OLC members submit nominations by July 2, 2012.
3. Selection committee reviews the nominations and selects the winners.
4. The winners are recognized at the OLC Annual Meeting/Industry Symposium on September 7, 2012.
Recognition
1. Each state winner (2) will receive a plaque and $250 donation made to each recipient’s favorite local
charity.
2012 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation/Ohio Livestock Coalition
Neighbor of the Year Award
Non-Farmer Nomination Form
Please type or
legibly print all
information.
Nominee ___________________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________
City ____________________________________State ___________Zip Code ____________
Phone ______-______-_______ FAX ______-______-___ E-Mail ______________________
County _____________________ How many years have you known the nominee? ______
Nominated by:_______________________________________________________________
Address _____________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________State _________________Zip Code _______________
Phone ______-______-______ FAX ____-______-______ E-Mail ______________________
Signature_______________________________________________Date_________________
Please describe in your own words how the applicant/candidate is responsible, courteous and
respectful of others.
Is respectful of private property, and takes the initiative to get to know their neighbors.
Please describe in your own words how the applicant/candidate abides by the recommended code
of conduct for rural residents/country dwellers. Include how they keep their property neat, clean,
and trim.
How do they maintain an open dialogue with neighboring farmers and work to positively resolve
issues that may arise? (See attached: It takes Two to be a Good Neighbor)
If you need additional space, please attach additional pages. Please return nomination form to: Amy Hurst,
OFBF, 280 N. High St., PO Box 182383, Columbus OH 43218-2383
Fax: 614-246-8662 or E-mail: ahurst@ofbf.org
Please type or
legibly print all
information.
2012 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation/Ohio Livestock Coalition
Neighbor of the Year Award
Livestock Farmer Nomination Form
Nominee __________________________________________________ ___________________
Address_______________________________________________________________________
City ___________________________State ___________Zip Code ______________________
Phone ______-______-_______ FAX ______-______-_____ E-Mail ____________________
County _____________________How many years have you known the nominee? _________
Nominated by:________________________________________________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________
City ____________________________State _________________Zip Code ________________
Phone ______-______-_______ FAX ______-______-______ E-Mail ____________________
Signature__________________________________________________Date________________
Please describe in your own words how the applicant/candidate is responsible, courteous and
respectful of others.
Is respectful of private property, and takes the initiative to get to know their neighbors.
Please describe in your own words how the applicant/candidate abides by the recommended code
of conduct for livestock farmers as it applies to manure application.
Describe how they explain agricultural practices to neighbors (farmers and non-farmers).
How do they actively educate neighbors, community members and local officials?
How are they helpful to others? (See attached: It takes Two to be a Good Neighbor)
If you need additional space, please attach additional pages.
Please return nomination form to: Amy Hurst, OFBF, 280 N. High St., PO Box 182383, Columbus OH
43218-2383
Fax: 614-246-8662 or E-mail: ahurst@ofbf.org