ohio farm bureau federation

Featured: March 11, 2010 Issue - OFBF endorses Issue 1, Ohio governor, challenger address 300 farmers at OFBF's Ag Day, Legislative process continues to shape livestock board, Addressing consumers' concerns could pay off for farmers, Farm owner successfully battles city in eminent domain case...

Featured Feb. 18 Issue: Expect the Worst, Lawmakers continue to look into Ohio Livestock Care Board Funding, A growing backlash, AgriPOWER class explores Washington, Ag Education continues to thrive/evolve in Ohio, and more.

Featured Feb. 4, 2010 issue: Livestock care bill introduced, Buckeye State Sheriffs' Association supports OFBF's $2,500 Reward Program, Policies go up for a vote, Ohioans recognized at AFBF annual meeting, Riding the Wind, Animals for Life Foundation accepting donations

Featured Jan. 21, 2010 issue: Livestock Care Board begins to take shape, Climate Change legislation could support farmers' efforts to protect the environment - But at What Cost?, Farm Bureau pleased with Supreme Court ruling in zoning case, Proposals look to offer relief from Ohio's estate tax...

2009: A Year in Review - True to Our Roots, Looking Back on Issue 2, A Better State, Watch on Washington, Animal Issues, Growing Grassroots, County Highlights and more.

Featured Dec. 17, 2009 Issue: Hundreds of farmers set OFBF policies for 2010; New strategic plan will guide Ohio Farm Bureau; Ohio Farm Bureau trustees, officers elected; OFBF leaders celebrate Issue 2, realize work ahead; Farmers challenged to take on their critics

Featured Nov. 15, 2009 Issue: Ohioans have spoken, Bills call for restructuring Ohio's government, Farm Bureau opposes proposed climate change legislation, Animal care issues could bring activists to farms, Public attitudes shape animal welfare debate, We can now all find agreement.

Featured Oct. 15, 2009 Issue: Take Issue 2 to town, Small farmers would be hit hardest by USDA food safety proposal, Final thoughts on Issue 2, Livestock care board checks and balances, Proposal would allow state inspected meat to cross state lines, Policy Development Committee starts annual process

Featured September 24, 2009 issue: Farmers of Ohio unite behind Issue 2, CAUV increases, climate change bill update, new Web site matches farmers and hunters, discussion meet finalists and why Issue 2 is a good fit in the Ohio Constitution.

Featured September 10, 2009 issue: What Issue 2 means to you, Farm Credit Services makes donation to support livestock farmers, OFBF hits all-time high membership and County Farm Bureau programs receive awards.

Featured August 13, 2009 issue: Campaign to support a Nov. ballot measure will define how Ohio sets standards for livestock care taking shape, online grocery giveaway promotion spotlights Ohio farm families, regulations could add up on farms and team named for the Center for Food and Animal issues.

Featured July 16, 2009 issue: Farmers say proposed livestock board is good for agriculture and consumers, Local action protects area farmers from road restriction, Climate change and water bills pose threat, Turfgrass industry pumps $3 billion into Ohio.

Featured June 11, 2009 issue: a different perspective of animal agriculture, a proposal to expand the Clean Water Act, how the government should address food safety and the potential for slot machines at Ohio racetracks.

Featured May 14, 2009 issue: challenges presented by animal rights groups, EPA's greenhouse gas findings, hunter access program, NAIS, dairy labels and Farm Bureau in social media.

Featured Apr. 16, 2009 issue: ATV trespassing law, Farm Bureau task force looks at the future, plans for broadband, recap of the Trends and Issues conference and BWC rate changes.

Featured Mar. 26, 2009 issue: state budget, County President's trip to Washington D.C., Young Ag Professionals Leadership Conference and the 2009 OFBF Children's Literature Award winner.

Featured Mar. 12, 2009 issue: dust regulations, a look at the new state legislature, Obama's plan for direct payments and barn fires.

Featured Feb. 26, 2009 issue: recap of Ag Day at the Capital, Farm Bureau legislative priorities and mobile/regional poultry slaughterhouses.

Featured in the Feb. 5, 2009 issue: a look at President Obama's team, deer damage, raw milk, metal theft and information from the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting.

Featured Jan. 15, 2009 issue: challenges in the livestock industry, OFBF's President's Award winners and volunteer opportunities.

Consumer Concerns (see link to story below) and Honeybaked Ham Winners

Third Frontier renewal; package to go before voters in May

Wind Energy in Ohio & Honeybaked Ham Winners

Climate Change Legislation, "Fun Sheet," Honeybaked Ham Winner and other updates.

Ohio Farm Bureau's strategic plan, Dairy and Pork Challenges, A selection of responses from previous council discussions and Honeybaked Ham winners.

Government Reorganization, Climate Change Legislation, Undercover Activists. Plus, responses to last issue's questions and Honeybaked Ham winners.

Use this form to record advisory council minutes from your meetings. The form may be e-mailed or printed and mailed to Ohio Farm Bureau.

Use this form to record advisory council responses to the topics presented in Buckeye Farm News. The form may be e-mailed or printed and mailed to Ohio Farm Bureau.

This fall, Ohioans have an important issue to support on the ballot. State Issue 2 is a proposal that, if passed, would create the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board.

Interstate Meat Shipment, H1N1 Questions, Soil and Water Conservation District Funding. Plus, responses to last issue's questions and Honeybaked Ham Winners.

Farm families often rely on off-farm income, either to support on-farm activities or to provide family health insurance. Traditionally this off-farm income has come from jobs located in our county seats and larger cities. Many of those jobs no longer exist.

Traditionally, agricultural related issues were considered to be the purview of federal farm bill programs. Today, there is consumer interest in facets of agriculture that fall outside the realm of traditional federal policy.

Social media is collaborative on-line information sharing. Whether we are the audience or the authors, the gained value is relationship building (between customers, local community members, peers across the country, or recruits to a cause).

Animal agriculture is at a crossroads. Many view that today's top challenge for livestock farmers in their plight to produce safe, nutritious, affordable food is animal activists. It is time for advocates to speak up & share their values & positive experiences regarding animal agriculture.

Advisory Councils use this form to submit their meeting occurrence and attendees.

Identity theft is a growing problem in this age of computers, electronic databases and increasingly cashless transactions. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) estimates that as many as 9 million Americans have their identities stolen each year.

Policy development is the foundation which our organization is built upon. The discussion on which you are about to embark will play a major role in what Farm Bureau will do beyond 2009.

Climate change is big news these days. Whether you believe that global warming is a result of human activity or is a naturally occurring event, it is important that farmers understand the impact it could have on their farm operation.

Our economy seems to be on shaky ground, and many people are wondering how agriculture will fare? The financial crisis that we find ourselves in is a result of many factors, including the credit markets. Fortunately, agricultural lending seems to be weathering the storm at this time.