Michael Bailey Promoted to Senior Vice President of Operations and Partnerships for Ohio Farm Bureau

By Andi Anderson

Ohio Farm Bureau (OFB) has elevated Michael Bailey to the position of Senior Vice President of Operations and Partnerships. Bailey, who has been OFB's Vice President of Strategic Partnerships since 2019, possesses a remarkable track record of building strong relationships, forming strategic partnerships, and achieving shared objectives.

Prior to joining OFB, Bailey held various senior administrative positions within the Ohio state government, including Deputy Director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Executive Director of the Livestock Care Standards Board, Senior Program Manager for the Marketing Division, and Executive Director for the Office of Farmland Preservation. He also served as Chief of the Division of Soil and Water Resources and Chief of the Division of Parks and Watercraft at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Bailey's military service further demonstrates his commitment to excellence and leadership. A combat veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan, he currently serves as a military intelligence officer with over 22 years of service in the United States Army Reserve.

Bailey's deep connection to agriculture stems from his upbringing on his family's dairy and grain farm in Union County, Ohio. He continues to own and operate the farm alongside his family and is an active member of Union County Farm Bureau.

Bailey holds a bachelor's degree in agribusiness and applied economics and a master's degree in agricultural, environmental, and developmental economics, both from Ohio State University.

OFB's decision to promote Bailey to Senior Vice President of Operations and Partnerships reflects the organization's recognition of his exceptional leadership skills, extensive experience, and unwavering dedication to the agricultural industry. Bailey's expertise in building partnerships, streamlining operations, and achieving shared goals will undoubtedly contribute to OFB's continued success in serving its members and promoting the advancement of agriculture in Ohio.
 

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