ohio farm bureau federation

In this issue: 2011--Year in Review, plus highlights from the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation 93rd annual meeting.

In this issue: OSU Extension insert in Buckeye Farm News; Darke, Medina County Farm Bureaus earn national recognition; advisory council on Facebook; diverse viewpoints shaping food production; animal traceability; CAUV meetings explain rate changes; restrictions aimed at kids working on farms.

In this issue: Ohio Farm Bureau announces GM member benefit; OFBF attains membership gain; governor highlights economic opportunities for Ohio agriculture; American Farm Bureau makes recommendations on farm bill spending; Supreme Court ruling favors landowners

In this issue: OFBF explores water quality partnerships; Moser to step down after years of agricultural advancement at OSU; Board supports Issue 3, neutral on Issue 1; OFBF on SWCD task force; a farm guide to the social web

In this issue: OFBF urges 'Yes' on Issue 2; local food connects a community at Farm Bureau event; Report: ‘Agbioscience’ can drive economy, sustainability; learn about Ohio’s new livestock care standards; USDA offers new rule on animal disease traceability; some funding for green energy may dry up;Ohio agvocates work to reach out to nonfarmers; Ohio women who grow food are starting conversations with the women who buy it