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What's this?Oil and Gas Development Briefings being held across Ohio
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation is holding a series of briefings across Ohio to help landowners learn more about emerging oil and gas issues in Ohio, how it will impact them and their communities and how they can potentially benefit from it.
The information sessions will be facilitated by Dale Arnold, director of energy services for Ohio Farm Bureau, and will feature resource speakers from the Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. A list of events is highlighted below.
“Many of Ohio’s rural areas will see a resurgence of oil and gas exploration,” Arnold said. “We are pleased to work closely with ODA Director James Zehringer and ODNR Director David Mustine as they provide leadership to make sure Ohio’s farmers and landowners are aware of how best to protect their interests before signing new lease agreements.”
New technology, access to deeper shale formations and revised estimates on petroleum and natural gas reserves are combining to create a potential economic boom in many of Ohio’s rural areas.
Briefing topics include legal issues concerning leasing, as well as regulations addressing oil and gas exploration. Additional information on how new energy projects could impact local planning and community development will be presented.
Oil and gas exploration, field operations and refining operations will span several decades. Many county Farm Bureau Public Policy Action Teams are working with landowners and residents for access to accurate information and answers. They have created policies advocating partnerships including residents, local businesses, government leaders and energy developers to create strategies that protect natural resources, enhance income, generate jobs and provide additional resources for communities and schools.
Oil & Gas Development Briefings
This listing includes programs sponsored by County Farm Bureau Public Policy Action Teams. Please contact the county Farm Bureau for registration and/or additional information.
Richland, Crawford and Morrow County Farm Bureaus
Wednesday, Sept. 7, 7 p.m.
Special Briefing in Conjunction with the Ohio Department of Agriculture
Richland County Longview Center, 1495 West Longview Ave., Mansfield
Contact the Richland County Farm Bureau office at 419.747.7488 for more information.
Erie, Huron and Lorain County Farm Bureaus
Monday, Sept. 12, 7 p.m.
Special Briefing in Conjunction with the Ohio Department of Agriculture
New Russia Township Hall, 46268 Butternut Ridge Road, Oberlin
Contact the Lorain County Farm Bureau office at 440.774.2211 for more information.
Muskingum, Perry, Morgan, Guernsey and Noble County Farm Bureaus
Monday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m.
Special Briefing in Conjunction with the Ohio Department of Agriculture
Pleasant Grove United Methodist Church, 400 Pleasant Grove Road, Zanesville
Contact the Muskingum County Farm Bureau office at 740.452.2356 for more information.
Stark, Portage, Summit and Columbiana County Farm Bureaus
Monday, Sept. 26, 7 p.m.
Special Briefing in Conjunction with the Ohio Department of Agriculture
Maplewood Career Center, 7075 SR 88, Ravenna
Contact the Portage County Farm Bureau office at 330.456.4889 for more information.
Holmes, Coshocton and Knox County Farm Bureaus
Tuesday, Sept. 27, 7 p.m.
Special Briefing in Conjunction with the Ohio Department of Agriculture
West Holmes High School Theater, 10909 SR 39, Millersburg
Contact the Holmes County Farm Bureau office at 740.452.2356 for more information.
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
Wednesday, Sept. 28, 7 p.m.
Special Briefing in Conjunction with the Ohio Department of Agriculture
Ohio Department of Agriculture, 8995 East Main Street, Reynoldsburg
Contact the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation at 614.246.8294 for more information.