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• Bridging the gap
  Critics are weighing in, so farmers are speaking out

• Decision time: producers consider ACRE Program

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• OFBF recruiting for second AgriPOWER class

• Farm Bureau, volunteers rally to feed Ohio's hungry

• So called 'cow-tax' draws criticism

• Bills may soon ban horse slaughter

• Funding up for animal rights

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• New strategies can save farmland
  Policies rather than funding may provide solutions

• Livestock farmers prepare to reach out to community

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• Corn growers question high food costs

• Biodiesel grants available to Ohio school districts

• Public policy briefs
  Renewable Fuel Standard increased for 2009, Forecasted exports decrease while imports slow, Vilsack to be new agriculture secretary, Farm Bureau grows across nation, OFBF on Equine Task Force, Ohio farmers provided $375,000 in Emergency Conservation Funds

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• County news
  Four-county leadership program kicks off, Building young leaders in Fairfield County, Fairfield County Farm Bureau fair building dedicated, Butler, Hamilton counties recognize 'Friends of Agriculture,' Farm Bureaus cruise through membership

• Full-year membership approach made for easier campaign

• Coming next on 'Ohio Farm & Country'

• Our Ohio: Telling Agriculture's Story

• Under 35? Mark your calendar for leadership conference

• OFBF sponsors Cattlemen's BEST program

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• OFBF's best programs
  President's Award winners describe their successes, share award application tips

• Volunteer roles need filled under new structure

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• Workers' comp safety meeting dates

• Foundation offers scholarships

• Vanderkooi named OFBF director of state policy

• Nationwide offers member discounts and extra coverages

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• Farm Income Enhancement Program marks 20th anniversary

• Howard receives crop advising award