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    Ohio Congressional delegation involved in Farm Bill progress

    Published May. 16, 2013

    The Senate Agriculture Committee and the House Committee on Agriculture have both marked up and reported out Farm Bills this week. Both bills passed respective committees. It is anticipated that the Senate bill will have floor consideration by the full Senate next week. The House has not yet scheduled the bill for a floor vote but the ultimate deadline is September 30 when the current 9-month extension of the 2008 Farm Bill expires.

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    Humane agents and first responders received hands-on training with livestock.

    It’s half a ton, it’s on the loose and it wants to run. Stay calm?

    Published May. 16, 2013

    When I’m assigned to visit a farm and capture a story about Ohio agriculture, I find things work best when I generally stay out of the way. That’s especially true when the story is about rounding up a few thousand-pound animals that were intentionally set loose.

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    Legal tips for all purpose vehicle use

    Published May. 15, 2013

    Many farmers utilize all purpose vehicles (APV) or all terrain vehicles (ATVs) on their farms. While APVs can be extremely helpful to farmers, they can also create problems when they are used to trespass on farm property. Ohio Farm Bureau has a brochure available to members in its legal information series that covers issues related to APVs that farmers may encounter.

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    May 2013 County Farm Bureau Round-up

    Published May. 14, 2013

    Farmers are in fields, neighbors are in gardens, and Ohio's county Farm Bureaus are gearing up for a summer full of activities. Catch up with what's happening this month.

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    Farm payments resume after temporary suspension

    Published May. 13, 2013

    The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency announced that farm payments, which had been temporarily suspended due to sequestration, resumed May 8.

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    Network with fellow Young Agricultural Professionals

    Published May. 9, 2013

    Networking and staying involved in the farming community are key for young people in the agriculture industry. Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals (YAP) program for 18 to 35-year-olds, provides many opportunities for young people in agriculture to further develop themselves.

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  • Belmont County Pipeline Easements Issues Meeting - May 20

    May. 20, 2013 | 07:00 pm - 09:00 pm
    Barnesville High School Auditorium
    910 Shamrock Drive
    Barnesville, OH

    With increasing Pipeline activity in our area, plan to attend for important information on easement language and to protect your property. Presented by:Dale Arnold, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and OSU...

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  • Pipeline Issues Briefing May 21

    May. 21, 2013 | 07:30 pm - 09:30 pm
    OSU Extension Office
    1415 US 22 SW
    Washington Court House, OH

    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....

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    Animal Agriculture 203 - Farm Animal Handling for First Responders, Horse

    May. 22, 2013 | 09:00 am - 04:00 pm
    University of Findlay
    14700 US Route 68
    Findlay, OH 45840-9209

    The purpose of the Animal Agriculture 203 course is to provide a basic understanding of farm animal behavior and handling in order to be better prepared to respond in the face of an incident involving...

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  • Great Lakes Sale - National Sheep Sale

    May. 25, 2013 - May. 26, 2013
    Wayne County Fairgrounds
    Wooster, OH

    Tunis, Border Leicester and Romney Sheep Purebred Associations have chosen to hold their National Sales in conjunction with the Great Lakes Sale, held May 25-26 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Woos...

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    Dr. Leah Dorman

    New Animal ID Requirements Web Meeting - May 29

    May. 29, 2013 | 07:00 pm - 08:00 pm
    Online (Ohio Farm Bureau members only)

    Many Ohio livestock farmers will be subject to new requirements under the animal disease traceability system, according to rules published by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). This members-on...

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  • Developing a Safety Program Webinar May 31

    May. 31, 2013 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am
    Online Webinar

    Developing an effective safety plan can be confusing and frustrating if you don't know how or where to start. This session will explain in detail the steps, forms, process and procedures recommended o...

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