This summer the Ohio Farm Bureau is once again partnering with Ohio FFA to to sponsor the 2013 Ohio Leadership Camp, June 21 - 24, 2013 at Camp Muskingum in Carrollton, Ohio. Lorain County Farm Bureau is offering scholarships for youth ages 14 - 17 years to attend and experience this unique and fun time while developing leadership potential. Want more info? Download the information provided or ...
Agricultural nutrient management and water quality is an issue that has been receiving a lot of attention. Recent water quality challenges have placed new expectations on farmers regarding nutrient management. Government, special interest groups, the media and the public expect farmers to help cleanup the state’s water resources. Sign up to attend the online meeting and receive the latest informat...
As a farmer in Ohio you have a significant challenge bearing down quickly. Government, special interest groups, the media and the public all expect you to help cleam up the state's water resources. If you aren't proactive, federal and state laws and regulations may mandate how you farm. A starting point is to commit to the principle's of 4R Nutrient Stewardship; using the Right fertilizer sour...
The Lorain County Farm Bureau will be hosting an Energy Issues & Land Preservation Meeting Monday, Feb. 25 at New Russia Township Hall starting at 7 p.m. New Russia Township Hall is located at 46268 Butternut Ridge Road, Oberlin which is west of State Route 58. Refreshments will be provided and there is no cost to attend. We welcome both Farm Bureau members and nonmembers to attend the meet...
Agricultural producers or anyone involved in the agricultural related businesses are invited to an open forum event Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2013 at the Lake County Department of Utilities in Painesville Twp. The meeting will be from 9:30 a.m. until 2 p.m. with a lunch provided at no cost; advance reservations are required by Feb. 24. In recent years, our Great Lake has suffered from massive blooms of h...
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World renowned animal handling pioneer and subject of an HBO movie about her life, Dr. Temple Grandin, will headline the first ever Animals for Life Summit.The Animals For Life Summit will generate healthy discussion about the many facets of the human-animal bond. Other Summit discussions will highlight aspects of human-animal relationships that include the associations between human health and pe...
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> Normal0falsefalsefalseEN-USX-NONEX-NONEMicrosoftInternetExplorer4 </xml><![endif]--> Water quality, taxation and energy development topped the policy issues addressed during the 94th annual meeting of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) held November 28-30 in Columbus. A highlight of the event was a speech from Gov. John Kasich, who then took que...
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> </xml><![endif]--> The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications to help producers improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve grazing and forest lands, conserve energy, enhance organic operations, and achieve other environmental benefits.NRCS has directed over $1...
Vintage Ohio is August 3-4 at Lake Metroparks FarmPark from 1- 10 pm both days. If you are a Farm Bureau member and are planing to attend please call the county Farm Bureau office to get the discount code so you can buy reduced tickets. http://www.visitvintageohio.com/...
Each year, Lorain County Farm Bureau awards ag-related scholarships and general scholarships to graduating seniors, and continuing education scholarships to college students studying an ag-related field. These scholarships were recently awarded to four deserving individuals. Adam DeChant of Avon High School was the recipient of the $500 General Scholarship and he plans to study architcture at ei...