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The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s (OFBF) Young Ag Professionals program is now accepting applications for its advisory team. The advisory team suggests, develops and conducts activities that provide opportunities for young couples and singles age 35 and younger to become involved in Ohio Farm Bureau. The advisory team also recruits young farmers to participate in Farm Bureau activities.An applicat...
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Never before in the history of agriculture has there been the urgency there is today for leaders and advocates for agriculture. With that in mind, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) launched an elite program designed specifically for farmers and agribusiness professionals: AgriPOWER. This yearlong program focuses on public policy issues confronting agriculture and the food industry such as animal...
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The Fairfield, Licking and Perry County Farm Bureaus would like to invite local farmers, livestock haulers, veterinarians and the public to attend a meeting on the new Livestock Standards March 20 at 7p.m. at the Fairfield Union High School, 6401 Cincinnati Zanesville Rd. NE Lancaster. There will be a presentation and an update of the state’s new livestock care standards. The meeting is open to t...
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Air Evac is offering Perry County Farm Bureau members a new member benefit -- $10 off any one-year membership Air Evac offers. Although you do not have to be an Air Evac member to be transported, membership offers several important benefits: First, as one of more than 1 million members, Air Evac Lifeteam will work on your behalf with your benefits provider to secure payment for your flight, with a...
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Ohio Farm Bureau mebers and participate in a hearing-loss study, HEAR on the Farm. HEAR on the Farm is a web-based study being offered to farmers in the interest of reducing noise-related hearing losses among producers by increasing their use of hearing protection devices. The University created the program with funds from the National Institutes of Health and in collaboration with the American Fa...
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Ohio Farmers Can Now Submit Online Applications for Treasurer’s Ag-LINK Interest Rate Reduction Program through March 9, 2012 Application process has been streamlined and simplified to better serve Ohio’s agricultural communityThe State Treasurer’s office has a strong and rich 27 year tradition of working with Ohio’s farmer and lenders to offer an interest rate reduction on their loans and lines...
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Perry County Farm Bureau had their Chili Cook-Off - Membership Kick-Off on Wednesday, February 1st at the Methodist Church in New Lexington . We had many volunteer members join us. Six of these members brought their chili to be in the Chili Cook-Off. The chili was judged by all present on a people's choice ranking the top 3. After the cook-off we announced the winners and proceeded into the busi...
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The Perry County Farm Bureau is pleased to announce that we will be awarding one (1) $500 college scholarship for the 2012-2013 academic year. Please see the attached application. The deadline for entry is April 1, 2012. The Ohio Ag Council also have some scholarship opportunities for Ohio students pursuing a degree in agriculuture. Up to fice $1,000 scholarships will be awarded. The website has t...
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What’s Soy Doing for You? The Ohio Soybean Council and soybean checkoff will be hosting regional meetings in January for farmers and industry stakeholders across the state. The What’s Soy Doing for You meetings will offer an update on soybean checkoff programs and initiatives, as well as regional issues that affect agriculture.Each meeting will include a keynote speaker about a local agricultural...
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Farm Bureau is hosting an Oil and Gas Leasing Meeting. The briefing will be held at the Marion Township Building in Logan Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. The program will be facilitated by Ohio Farm Bureau Director of Energy Services, Dale Arnold. During the course of this meeting, Arnold will discuss current energy trends, new drilling technology, remediation standards, general payment provisions and other prov...