04/10/2025

The Ohio Agribusiness Association Mantra: Listen. Learn. Engage.

Learn these insights from its leader, Melinda Witten

On June 3, 2024, Melinda Witten was formally appointed the President/CEO for the Ohio Agribusiness Association (OABA). To Witten, this move seemed predestined.

"I've always admired OABA and its ability to address issues quickly," she said. "I also valued [previous President/CEO] Chris Henney and the work he had done while heading the association."

Being a long-time member of the agricultural community herself, Witten has had plenty of opportunities to see OABA in action over the years. For the previous 20 years until joining OABA in 2024, she worked at the Ohio Farm Bureau, first interning at the organization during her four years in college and then staying there full-time once she graduated.

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