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This week Ohio Farm Bureau Federation hosted staff members from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Michigan Farm Bureaus for the annual American Farm Bureau Federation Midwest Commodity Conference. These state Farm Bureau staff members, who have responsibilities involving agricultural commodities, came together in Columbus to share experiences and expertise.
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The Ohio Sheep Improvement Association is once again offering the Ralph Grimshaw Memorial Scholarship to college-aged sheep producers in 2012. The $1,000 scholarship is available to young people involved sheep production and management in Ohio.
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Ohio farmer and Franklin County Farm Bureau member Lisa Schacht of Schacht Family Farm and Market testified before the House Agriculture Committee’s Subcommittee on Nutrition and Horticulture during a hearing held to receive input on agricultural programs in preparation for writing the 2012 Farm Bill.
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Thousands of Ohio FFA members traveled to Columbus May 3-4 for the annual State FFA Convention. Two Ohio Farm Bureau programs used this opportunity to reach out to FFA members, and the state office hosted two chapters as well. These relationships between FFA and Farm Bureau in Ohio are a continuance from the announcement that the two organizations would team up on a summer camp for youth.
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The warmer weather means fields and gardens are being planted, and Ohio’s county Farm Bureaus are gearing up for a summer full of activities. Here’s a look at current and future events and opportunities being shared by our county Farm Bureaus this month.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s (OFBF) Young Agricultural Professionals program is accepting applications for the 2012 Outstanding Young Farmer and Excellence in Agriculture contests. Entry forms are due Aug. 17.
This is a community sponsored program where an Ohio Farm Bureau representative is a speaker. This event is for Ohio's 16th Congressional District--Ashland, Medina, Stark and Wayne counties. Call the 1...
Stephen Childs, Cornell University New York State maple specialist, will conduct the workshop, which will be a blend of classroom instruction and hands-on demonstrations including measuring for invert...
A variety of interstate, intrastate and local oil and gas collection networks are being installed throughout Ohio. Learn the basics of creating an effective easement agreement across private property....
Food producers looking to sell through different marketing channels are invited to attend a MarketReady training program.The daylong workshop will teach participants what is required to sell to grocer...
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Learn simple, creative techniques for preparing quick, easy meals. If you have a busy family, homemade fast food can provide great meals in a short time. Also, learn how to prepare food in advance thr...
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Join Clinton County Farm Bureau and Clinton County Farmers Market for the first presentation of “Fast Food from the Farm,” a monthly series of local-foods cooking demonstrations. Join local chefs as t...