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Interested in attending or donating to the event? Reach out to Event Coordinator, Kelsie Schwyn, at kschwyn@ofbf.org or 330-440-4014. Thank you for joining our mission of creating a cancer-free world!
Please make a gift if you want to provide additional support.
Interested in attending or donating to the event? Reach out to Event Coordinator, Kelsie Schwyn, at kschwyn@ofbf.org or 330-440-4014. Thank you for joining our mission of creating a cancer-free world! Please see a preview below of the live and silent auction items you will be able to bid on at this year's Cultivating a Cure.
Event Details
Live Auction Items at the 14th Annual Cultivating a Cure Event
| Items | Description | Donated by |
|---|---|---|
| Yeti Cooler with Wagyu Beef | Yeti cooler full of delicious wagyu beef | Rylee & Harper Mullen |
| John Deere Pedal Tractor | Beautiful highly sought after pink John Deere 4020 pedal tractor that has been with Cultivating a Cure since the beginning | Nationwide Board of Directors, 2023 buyer |
| Ohio State Athletics Package | 2 tickets to the Ohio State vs. Michigan football game on November 30 (C deck, row 16, Sec 22, 45 yd line), 2 tickets to buyer's choice at a non-conference Ohio State Men's basketball game (behind visitor’s bench, second row behind student section) and a basket of Ohio State swag | Brent Porteus Family |
| Experience Ross County for a Weekend | Includes a 2 night stay in a cabin sleeping 4 people, tickets to Adena Mansion, tickets to Tecumseh Outdoor Drama and dinner on the farm at Hirsch Fruit Farm (book for the summer of 2025) | Hirsch Fruit Farm |
| Block O Jewelry Set | Pink Block O necklace with matching earrings | Brent Porteus Family |
| A Homecoming Weekend to Remember | 4 tickets to the Ohio State Homecoming game against Nebraska on October 26 and a chance to visit with the Dean of CFAES and be part of a VIP tailgate | The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences |
| Overnight Stay in Amish Country | Includes a $750 certificate for buyer’s choice of an amazing treehouse or cabin on amishcountrylodging.com and a $50 certificate to Boyd and Wurthmann, a local favorite restaurant | Baker’s Acres |
| Christmas Wreath Making at the Boyert’s Greenhouse | The evening will entail making a fresh evergreen wreath or an arrangement; hosted at the Boyert’s Greenhouse in Medina County on November 22 or 23 or December 6 or 7 at 5 p.m. for 8 people; includes appetizers, wine and a catered meal | Boyert’s Greenhouse & Farm |
| Wheelbarrow of Bourbon | A wheelbarrow full of bourbon filled with traditional favorites, aged pours and something new from North Carolina; including Weller Antique (107 proof) and Full Proof, Knob Creek 12 year, Whistle Pig 10 year (a rye favorite), W.B. Saffell (Whiskey Barrens) Batch #01 and of course the original single barrel, Blanton’s | Bourbon Loving Friends of Cultivating a Cure |
Silent Auction Items
Items | Description | Donated by |
| Ohio State Football Tickets | 2 tickets, Section 15D, Ohio State vs. Akron game on Aug. 31 with a cooler bag and game day items (Mobile ticket transfer after the event) | Denny Weilnau |
| Woodford Reserve Bourbon Collection | 1 jar of Woodford Reserve Bourbon Cherries, Woodford Reserve Rye, Woodford Reserve Master's Collection and Woodford Reserve Double Oaked | Friend of Cultivating a Cure |
| Little Brown Jug Tickets and a Ride in the Starting Gate for a Race | 2 tickets to the pavilion tent, lunch buffet and drinks with a ride in the starting gate for a race | The Little Brown Jug Society |
| Urban Meyer Autographed Football Gift Basket | Contains an Urban Meyer autographed football and Ohio State swag including: Ohio State waterproof LED portable bluetooth speaker, Ohio State neck gators, Ohio State beach towel, an Ohio State 40 oz insulated tumbler cup and much more! | Kroger |
| Maker’s Mark Bourbon Collection | 7 bottles: 1 jar of Bourbon Country maraschino cherries, Maker's Mark Golden Hour Barrel Select, Maker's Mark 46, Maker's Mark Spring Berry Crumble, Maker's Mark The Heart Release, Maker's Mark 101, Maker's Mark Private Selection Bill Samuels Jr. Founder Series, Maker's Mark Private Selection barrel finished with select oak staves | Friend of Cultivating a Cure |
| Yellowstone Bourbon Collection | Yellowstone Family Recipe, Yellowstone Hand Pick 115, Yellowstone Single Malt 108, Yellowstone Toasted Finish 100 proof, Yellowstone Hand Pick 119, Yellowstone Select, Toasted Yellowstone single barrel, Minor Case Straight Rye Whiskey | Friend of Cultivating a Cure |
| Flavored Whiskey Collection | Huber's Starlight Peach Brandy Barrel Select, Huber Winery Blackberry Wine seasoned in bourbon barrel, Huber Starlight Blackberry Barrel Select, Crown Royal Regal Apple, Crown Royal Peach | Friend of Cultivating a Cure |
| Coffee & Tea Collection | Fante's Coffee flavored with Yellowstone Kentucky Straight Bourbon Whiskey, Pappy & Company bourbon barrel coffee, Creative Coffee Roasters, Elmwood Inn small batch bourbon black tea, Bourbon Barrel Foods bourbon barrel aged coffee , Ted’s Bourbon Coffee small batch bourbon roasted, Kentucky Mountain Coffee Company Kentucky Derby Pie, Kentucky Bourbon Pecan, 1 bottle of Buffalo Trace Bourbon Cream | Friend of Cultivating a Cure |
| Cincinnati Reds Tickets | Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates Home Game on Saturday Sept. 21 at 1:10 p.m. includes 4 tickets in the upper level behind home plate (Section 522, Row O, Seats 1-4) | Cincinnati Reds |
| Bourbon Basket | Basket of bourbon and goods | Heartland Bank |
| Customized Carved Stone, using Traditional Hammer and Chisel Stone Carving | Skilled artisan Joel Penhorwood will hand-carve v-cut lettering into a high-quality stone of your choice | Treasured Stoneworks by Joel Penhorwood |
| Tour of Dixie Southern Spirits Basket | Chattanooga (111.0 proof), Dettling (100.0 proof), Thirteen Colony (120.6 proof) two bourbon glasses, Bourbon Steak Dust, Bourbon BBQ peanuts, Bourbon Curious Tasting Guide and Bourbon Flavored Salt | Karin and David Bright |
| Barrel Proof/Barrel Strength Trio Basket | 1792 Full Proof (125.0 proof), Green River Full Proof (117.3 proof), Smoke Wagon Barrel Strength (uncut/unfilter 115.9 proof), Bourbon Steak Dust, two glasses, Bourbon BBQ Peanuts, Bourbon Curious Tasting Guide, Maple Bourbon Rub and Bourbon Knowledge Metal Sign | Karin and David Bright |
| Heaven Hill - All in the Family Basket | Elijah Craig 12-year 125.6 proof, Larceny 6-8 year 124.4 proof, Heaven Hill (High Rye) 107.0 proof, two glasses, Bourbon Steak Dust, Bourbon BBQ Peanuts, Bourbon Curious Tasting Guide, Buffalo Trace BBQ Sauce and Buffalo Trace Seasoning | Karin and David Bright |
| Fresh Ohio Lamb | 35-40 lbs. of select cuts of Fresh Ohio Lamb, provided by OSIA and Ohio State Meat Science Lab | Ohio Sheep Improvement Association |
| Tickets to Old Capital Bourbon Experience | 2 tickets to Old Capital Bourbon Experience on November 8, 2024 at Sugarloaf Mountain Amphitheatre in Chillicothe, OH; Tim Knittel is a former Kentucky bourbon industry insider with over a decades experience in bourbon education; Tim will be serving 4 straight bourbons while the chefs at the Christopher Conference Center will pair each one with a course of food; dinner is included | Wilber Price Insurance Group |
| Wooden Rocking Steer | Wooden Rocking Steer | Justin & Denise Lapp / Broken Arrow Woodworking |
| Maplecrest Meats Basket | Basket includes $100 Maplecrest Meats gift card, Certified Angus Beef Pakka Wood Knife set, digital thermometer, Livia's everyday seasoning, The Back Yard Burger Blend seasoning, Hickory House Restaurant Hickory Sauce, and handmade cutting board | Maplecrest Meats |
| Crossbody Buckeye Handbag | Made in the USA with leather and the officially licensed Buckeye Tartan plaid | Generous Donor at the James |
| Buckeye Leather Tote Bag | Made in the USA with leather and the officially licensed Buckeye Tartan plaid | Generous Donor at the James |
| Jack Pine Blown Glass Pumpkin | Medium Size Glass Pumpkin from Jack Pine Studios, Laurelville, OH (Hocking County) | Jack Pine Studios |
| Framed Cattle Print | "Sweet Land of Liberty" - limited edition patriotic cattle print 14.5" x 21" framed print | Friend of Cultivating a Cure |
| Beef Package | Pork & Beef Basket | Burns Beef |
| Kroger Gift Basket | Contains Measuring Spoon Set, Measuring Cup Set, Reusable Shopping Bag, 12” Pepe Plush, Plastic Bag Holder, 2 Kroger Spork Utensils with lots of snacks and tasty treats | Kroger |
| Cultivating a Cure Tonka Trucks | Tonka Toy Trucks which were restored to the original and painted pink to support cancer research | Cathann Kress and Bob Arceneaux |
| Barrel Head with OFBF Logo | Large, stained wood barrel head with laser engraved OFBF logo | Dream Maker Woodshop, LLC |
| Kids Toy Barn | 2ft. by 3 ft. Kids wood barn painted red and gray | Bob Joseph |
| Hocking County Gift Basket | Gift Certificate to 58 West Restaurant | Hocking County Farm Bureau |
| Muskingum County Gift Basket | Honey, roasted cashews, coupon for 6 pints of Velvet Ice Cream, wine, accessories and a gift card to local feed store | Muskingum County Farm Bureau |
| Stark County Gift Basket | Planter Tower | Stark County Farm Bureau |
| Lawrence County Gift Basket | Local items | Lawrence County Farm Bureau |
| Athens-Meigs County Gift Basket | Wine & Coffee Basket | Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau |
| Gallia County Gift Basket | Wine, coffee and Bob Evans gift cards | Gallia County Farm Bureau |
| Fall Mum Package | Package includes (4) 9-inch mums, (4) 12-inch mums, (2) tri-color combination mums and (4) pumpkins; delivery after Sept. 8 is available within 30 miles of Marysville or pick up at Farm Science Review | Stillwater Mums |
| Coffee Gift Basket | 4 bags of coffee and two mugs with Rural Beans Roastery stickers | Rural Beans Roastery |
| Seneca County Gift Basket | 2 bottles of wine, honey, BBQ sauce, salad dressing, freeze dried candy, locally made potato chips and seasoning | Seneca County Farm Bureau |
| Gift Certificate | $50 Gift certificate | The Dock at Water |
| Car Wash Gift Basket | Car wash gift basket | Wilber Price Insurance Group |
And many more great items!
Includes event seating and lunch for 1 guest
Includes event seating and lunch for 2 guests
Includes one table at the event and lunch for 10 guests and recognition in the event program
Includes event seating and lunch for four sponsor representatives, event seating and lunch for six emerging leaders in the agricultural industry and recognition in the event program
Includes one table at the event and lunch for 10 guests and a half page ad in the event program
Includes one table at the event and lunch for 10 guests, additional signage displayed throughout the event and a full page ad in the event program
