He has pioneered in developing modern, automated systems, including one of the first complete animal waste systems using his own ideas because there was no system in existence. His system utilizes a lagoon and electrically controlled aerators. He and two sons farm approximately 1600 acres in partnership producing grain, beef, and pork. Many agricultural organizations have honored Forest for his service including 4-H, FFA, Ohio Pork Producers Council, and National Pork Producers Association. He has been an active citizen of the Marion community through work with the Rotary Club, Chamber of Commerce, United Appeal, Red Cross, and the Methodist Church.
Forest is a generous citizen who has time to do many things for others.
Charles S. Latchaw Charles Latchaw, Defiance County, served agriculture for over 50 years as an organizer of farm cooperatives as well as a dairy and beef farmer. He was a pioneer in the dairy business furnishing Defiance City with retail milk. After selling milk in cans he was the first to install a bottling machine and cream separator. He became the first executive secretary of the Ohio Farmer's Grain Dealers' Association in 1915, a position he held for 40 years. He was instrumental in establishing 125 Ohio farmers cooperatives during 1917-1919.