Ohio Farm Bureau has re-elected Bill Patterson of Chester Township as its president. It is the highest elected office in the state’s largest farm and food organization, according to a news release. Patterson has been on the state board since 2011 as District 4 trustee representing Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake and Trumbull counties. Bureau members celebrated “Strength in Members” as the organization held its annual meeting Dec. 12-13 in Columbus. Nearly 350 delegates from all 88 Ohio counties established the organization’s policy goals for the coming year, recognized county Farm Bureau and individual achievements and honored industry leaders. Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities, the release stated.