BUCYRUS, OH (CRAWFORD COUNTY NOW)—Lifelong farmer Donovan Scott was inducted into the Crawford County Agricultural Hall of Fame on Sept. 11, during the Crawford County Farm Bureau annual meeting at the Crawford County Fairgrounds. An honorary plaque was presented to recognize Scott for his outstanding contributions to agriculture.
The Crawford County Agricultural Hall of Fame, established by the Crawford County Farm Bureau in 2018, recognizes individuals who have made significant impacts on the local agricultural industry.
Scott began farming immediately after high school, initially in partnership with his father and later with his two sons, Jay and Randy. His service in the Ohio National Guard was cut short when neighbors successfully advocated for his release, arguing his presence was essential to farm the surrounding area.
In the early 1970s, Scott took on a DeKalb seed dealership that continues today as Scott-Reinhard Seed, a partnership with Steve Reinhard. Over his career, Scott’s commitment to the community extended beyond his farm, as he served on the Soil Conservation Service board, the Farm Service Agency Board, and the Crawford County Health Board.
Scott’s farming career spanned a dramatic evolution in agricultural technology. He experienced the transition from horses to tractors, pull-type combines to self-propelled, and the introduction of tractor cabs and air conditioning. He never hesitated to keep his operation current, progressing from check-wire planting to precision planters and from guiding horses to utilizing auto-steer technology. His contributions are described as integral to both local agriculture and the future of his family business.
Nominations for the 2026 Crawford County Agricultural Hall of Fame inductees are open to farmers, breeders, or others in the agricultural industry. Applications will be available next year at crawford.ofbf.org.