ohio farm bureau federation

Farm Bureaus are currently holding policy development meetings. We encourage you to not only submit your ideas in writing, but to take the opportunity to join in the discussion in person. Contact your county Farm Bureau office for meeting information.

With oil and gas leasing continuing to grow across Ohio, how does your advisory council weigh in on the issue? Some community members are enthusiastic while others have concerns. Ultimately, communities will be affected with both opportunities and challenges and not just locally.

Advisory Council members shared an impressive number of responses to the topic provided in our most recent edition of 'Buckeye Farm News': “What is the most pressing question or issue that needs to be discussed by and for Ohio farmers?”

We want to know what questions we should be asking. What policy issues are being overlooked that advisory councils feel need to be discussed?

After farmers raised concerns about USDA’s initial proposal on a national identification system, the agency has offered a revised plan. The deadline for the comment period has been extended to Dec. 9. Ohio Farm Bureau’s current policy supports a voluntary national animal identification system. It calls for uniform standards amongst states and says the plan must respond to concerns about cost, confidentiality and liability.