Mark your calendars for Picnic in the Pasture, July 13. Come out and enjoy a picnic in the pasture at Price Farms Organics, a recycling facility and farm where tree limbs, grass, leaves, soil and paper products (including Ohio Stadium garbage from Ohio State football games) are composted into products such as mulch, topsoil and compost for landscapes and gardens. In addition to a meal, guests can ...
Ohio Farm Bureau is looking for the top young farmers in the state. This award is designed to recognize successful young farmers, age 35 or younger, for achievements in the business of farming and leadership in the agricultural community. Four state finalists will be selected from county winners in 2012 and previous years to compete at the state level. The finalists will participate in a 30-minute...
Ohio Farm Bureau is looking for people who are at the top of their league in agriculture. Do you work off the farm? Are you a Farm Bureau leader in your community? Then this contest is for you! This award is designed to recognize successful young farmers (singles or couples) who are actively contributing and growing through their involvement with Farm Bureau and agriculture. Winner will receive an...
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation will once again promote FFA's Ohio Leadership Camp. FFA welcomes Farm Bureau youth ages 14 to 18 to participate in this great leadership opportunity. An informational brochure is attached below. The camp registration is $135 with a June 7 registration deadline. The camp dates are June 21-24, 2013. A registration link will be provided later. You will also need to complet...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (OFBF) – Farmers who need to know how they’ll be affected by outbreaks of harmful algal blooms can learn more at a members-only webinar from the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF). The session will be held April 24 from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Members can register online and submit questions. The registration deadline is April 23. Recently, nutrient related water quality challenges have pl...
If you are interested in participating in the annual Delaware, Ohio 4th of July Parade, please print, fill-out and mail the application linked on this site. Please email all inquires to Cathy Dawson at cfarmercathy@hotmail.com ...
The Delaware County Farm Bureau is in need of volunteers to help out with the 4th of July Parade. Setup will begin at noon on Thursday, July 4. The parade begins at 3 p.m. Volunteers are needed to assist with the parade line-up, registration and passing out bottled water to entrants. This is a wonderful event that is only made possible with the help of the community. If you are interested, ple...
COLUMBUS, Ohio (OFBF) –Kelly Moore of Delaware recently graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s (OFBF) AgriPOWER Institute. The intensive, yearlong leadership training program was launched in 2008 to help farmers and agricultural professionals gain influence over public policy issues that impact their businesses. Moore is an attorney with Wright Law Co. LPA in Dublin, Ohio, where she focuses ...
For Immediate Release March 7, 2013 Ohio Farm Bureau Selects Children’s Literature Award COLUMBUS, Ohio (OFBF) – Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) has announced the winner of its 2013 Children’s Literature Award. The Guardian Team: On the Job with Rena and Roo by Cat Urbigkit was honored for its depiction of agriculture and contribution to American literature. The Guardian Team: On the Job with R...
If you, or someone you know, believe the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has improperly denied you farm loan benefits between 1981 and 2000 because you are Hispanic or female, you may be eligible to apply for compensation. For more information visit United States Department of Agriculture....