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July/August 2026 Our Ohio magazine

Hunting & Conservation is the theme of the July/August issue.

We asked, you answered: What does conservation mean to you and your farming operation?

Conservation practices mean different things to different Farm Bureau members, but the invisible string tying all of them together is a commitment to being stewards of the land.

Lessons from the woods

The woods have given me lessons, memories and perspective that reach far beyond hunting season. They have taught me patience, humility, gratitude and wonder. That, to me, is outdoor sportsmanship.

ODNR’s deer donation program will be back in the fall

The Deer Donation program encourages hunters to responsibly harvest additional antlerless deer to help maintain healthy deer populations and reduce numbers in areas where deer may exceed the land’s capacity.

Outreach, education key to wildlife management

Programs like the youth contest and archery ranges teach the next generation that hunting and conservation are linked, while emphasizing safety and regulatory compliance.

Vetting hunters who harvest on your property

Vetting hunters who want to hunt on your land by inviting only Farm Bureau members can both help you know something about those hunting on your property and connect hunters to Farm Bureau membership.

Across the Table: Ohio State Fair traditions

We hope you will stop the new imAGine Ag exhibit July 29 to Aug. 9 and let it become another tradition of the great Ohio State Fair.

imAGine Ag exhibit to debut at 2026 Ohio State Fair

The exhibit will be featured in the new Ohio Agriculture Center presented by Heritage Partner, Nationwide, and will be open during the Ohio State Fair July 29 to Aug. 9, from 9 a.m to 9 p.m.

Waste not: Building a business around an under-appreciated resource

Armed with degrees in agriculture business and agronomy from Ohio State University, the Manure Gal honed her agricultural and business know-how through Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Institute.

Legal realities of backyard treasure hunting

Treasure hunters must obtain explicit permission from landowners before searching for meteorite fragments or historical artifacts on private property.