About Farmland News

Farmland News was created to connect, celebrate, and support the people, businesses, organizations, and traditions that make agriculture such an important part of life across Northwest Ohio and beyond.

What began as a long-standing print publication is now evolving into a modern digital platform focused on local agriculture, rural communities, FFA and 4-H programs, ag education, farm families, ag business, technology, health, and the future of farming. Through our website and social media platforms, we aim to tell meaningful stories, spotlight local people and organizations, and create a stronger voice for agriculture throughout our region.

Todd Palmer

Todd Palmer is co-owner of Farmland News and brings more than 35 years of professional leadership experience in engineering, manufacturing, business, finance, and relationship development.

Originally from Ohio, Todd spent much of his career in automotive manufacturing leadership with General Motors and GKN Driveline before later owning and operating a successful elder care business in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Today, Todd works in financial services with New York Life and Legacy Private Client Services, focusing on wealth management, estate planning, and helping families preserve generational assets.

Todd has a lifelong passion for agriculture, rural communities, leadership development, and helping connect people and ideas. His vision for Farmland News is to build a modern media platform that strengthens local agriculture while supporting the next generation of farmers, FFA members, 4-H youth, ag businesses, and rural communities.

Todd holds degrees from Kettering University, the University of Dayton, and UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School.

Jay Huddle

Jay Huddle is co-owner of Farmland News and has deep roots in agriculture and the Northwest Ohio farming community.

Known throughout the region for his relationships, business experience, and strong connection to local farmers and rural communities, Jay brings authenticity, insight, and practical agricultural knowledge to the Farmland News mission. His passion for preserving the traditions and values of rural America while embracing the future of agriculture helps shape the direction and voice of the publication.

Jay plays a key role in community outreach, agricultural relationships, and helping Farmland News stay closely connected to the people and communities it serves every day.

Our Mission

Farmland News exists to shine a spotlight on agriculture and the people behind it.

From local farm markets and family farms to FFA banquets, ag technology, community events, weather, health, and generational farm transitions — we believe these stories matter.

We are proud to support the future of agriculture while honoring the traditions that built it.

Thank you for being part of the Farmland News community.

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