Published Oct. 23, 2012
The 2012 general election is quickly approaching, with many still searching for information to assist them in making their voting decisions. 'Town Hall Ohio', Ohio Farm Bureau’s weekly radio show, has had several election related shows this fall, full of great information to think about before Election Day including discussion of voting in Ohio, discussion with Ohio's U.S. Senate candidates Brown and Mandel and a debate on Issue 2.
Published Nov. 20, 2012
The Ohio Expositions Commission presented four fifth-grade students from across the state with a $500 check and two teachers with $2,500 classroom grants from Ohio’s agricultural commodity groups as winners of the “Agriculture is Cool” scholarship and grant competitions.
Published Jun. 11, 2009
Ohio Farm Bureau’s Leadership Conference will be held Aug. 10 and 11 at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus.
Published Nov. 15, 2011
Ohio Gov. John Kasich appoints Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) Director Jim Zehringer as new Director of the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Dr. Tony Forshey, state veterinarian, to serve as interim director of ODA.
Click the video above to watch an agricultural message from Kasich and Zehringer.
Published Mar. 15, 2011
Ohio Department of Agriculture Director James Zehringer, in celebration of National Agriculture Week, announced the department’s commitment to promoting economic development in the state by declaring “Ohio’s doors are wide open for agribusiness”.
Published Nov. 16, 2010
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation commends Governor-elect Kasich's selection of Jim Zehringer to serve as director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
OFBF is looking to partner with like-minded organizations to continue youth devopment in Ohio.
Published Feb. 24, 2011
The goal of Farm Bureau’s youth program hasn’t changed much – to provide youths with important life skills, find future ag leaders and build relationships. Today, with young people being involved in so many activities, Farm Bureau is looking at ways to make the most of its youth programs
Published May. 17, 2010
Ohio teens are invited to join together for a unique set of summer leadership conferences sponsored by Ohio Farm Bureau.
Published Sep. 24, 2010
Several young agricultural professionals recently earned recognition through their success in Farm Bureau competitions.
A few of the Young Agricultural Professionals at the Farm Bill Now rally during the annual trip to Washington, D.C.
Published Sep. 19, 2012
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) recently sent about 30 young people, staff and state board members to Washington, D.C. on the Young Agricultural Professionals (YAP) annual trip where they participated in the Farm Bill Now rally and to learned about the United States political process.
Published Apr. 19, 2011
Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals program is seeking individuals 18-35 who are interested in pursuing new opportunities offered by several annual competitions. Up for grabs--a trip to Hawaii.
Current Young Ag Professionals Advisory Team members
Published Apr. 17, 2012
Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Ag Professionals program is now accepting applications for its Advisory Team.
Published May. 14, 2009
Young agricultural professionals will take a walk on the wild side this summer with an excursion to the Columbus Zoo.
Ohio Farm Bureau's Young Agricultural Professionals recently met with lawmakers and other leaders in Washington, D.C.
Published Oct. 12, 2011
About 30 young agricultural professionals, Ohio Farm Bureau staff and board members went on the three-day trip in September to learn how the political process works in D.C.
OFBF's Young Ag Professionals stand on the steps of Capitol Hill during a recent trip to Washington.
Published Oct. 15, 2009
More than two dozen Young Agriculture Professionals got an up close look at the political process when they visited the nation’s capital last month.
Young Ag Professionals at the trade show held during the annual leadership conference in Columbus March 9-10
Published Mar. 14, 2012
An emphasis was put on giving back and getting involved at the Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual Young Agricultural Professionals Leadership Conference, held March 9-10 in Columbus. Donations were made to Mid-Ohio Foodbank and Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry. Workshops aloso were held.
2011 Excellence in Agriculture contest winners Scott and Tracie Isler
Published May. 2, 2012
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.
2011 Young Ag Professionals Washington, D. C. Leadership Experience participants
Published Apr. 26, 2012
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s Young Agricultural Professionals program is accepting applications for its annual Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience program.
Published Aug. 13, 2009
Ohio Farm Bureau is looking for the top young agricultural professionals in the state to apply for the following contests.
Published Aug. 12, 2010
In the summer of 2008, Ohio Farm Bureau staff considered what needed to be included in a redesign of an OFBF.org website that, in terms of Internet standards, was stuck in 1998. Sitting atop that list was the voice of the Ohio Farm Bureau member.
Published Jun. 29, 2012
Ann Frederick, a Hamilton County Farm Bureau member, writes a guest column for her fellow horse owners.
Published Dec. 15, 2010
The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation and Animals for Life Foundation both awarded grants this year.
Published Dec. 14, 2010
When reporters want to talk to farmers, Ohio Farm Bureau works both sides of the connection, assisting farmers in preparing for their interviews and helping reporters understand the issues.
Published Dec. 14, 2010
Greg and Rose Hartschuh became the faces of the new “I am Farm Bureau” campaign aimed at dispelling myths of the organization being “big agriculture,” and providing a way for Farm Bureau members to stand up, speak out, correct information and tell the stories of who they really are.
Published Dec. 14, 2010
Ohio Farm Bureau always works to ensure agricultural information is in Ohio’s classrooms. In 2010, outreach to Ohio’s teachers continued.
Published Dec. 14, 2010
OFBF was pleased with an Ohio Supreme Court decision, which had implications for property rights and farmland preservation, as it protected the ability of local governments to manage growth.
Published Dec. 14, 2010
Ohio Farm Bureau members have a number of benefits available to them ranging from money savings to property protection.
Published Dec. 14, 2010
Because of the hard work of Farm Bureau and its members to engage politicians, no matter which candidate or party is elected to office, the importance of agriculture to Ohio continues to be recognized.
Published Dec. 14, 2010
Farm Bureau members are innovative and action oriented, and each year the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) sponsors the County Activities of Excellence program to recognize county Farm Bureaus for outstanding work.
Published Dec. 14, 2010
Ohio Farm Bureau is a federation of county Farm Bureaus representing all 88 counties. The organization’s current membership stands at 214,331. Nearly 60,000 of those members are farmers who each get one vote on the organization’s policies.
OFBF opposed the National Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement.
Published Dec. 14, 2010
Shipping container rule, food safety, humane officer training, water regulations, hunting program
Published Dec. 14, 2010
Ohio Farm Bureau teamed up with Bob Evans, The Velvet Ice Cream Company, National Tractor Pullers Association and the Buckeye State Sheriff's Association.
Ohio Farm Bureau members join Gov. Ted Strickland and state officials following the passage of HB 414.
Published Dec. 13, 2010
Following last year’s successful Issue 2 campaign to create the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board, Ohio Farm Bureau worked with lawmakers in 2010 to support the enabling legislation that was required for the board to begin its work.
Ohio Farm Bureau offers programs for youths.
Published Dec. 15, 2010
Ohio Farm Bureau offered conferences for Farm Bureau youth during the summer months.
South Dakota rancher Troy Hadrick's YouTube protest helped fuel outcry against Yellow Tail Wine for its donation to HSUS
Published Dec. 14, 2010
Ohio farmers found value in social media through Twitter, Facebook and YouTube in 2010, making sure agriculture's voice was heard in important issues as conversations took place on the Web.
Published Dec. 15, 2010
Since 2008, Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Institute training program has been developing future advocates for agriculture.
Ft. Loramie FFA received the $1,000 grand prize for their video that demonstrated how farmers care for their animals.
Published Dec. 14, 2010
The “Because I Care” video contest, sponsored by Ohio Farm Bureau’s Center for Food and Animals Issues, gave Ohio farmers, county Farm Bureaus, youth agricultural organizations and other ag-related groups an opportunity to fight back against negative Internet videos about animal agriculture.
Published Dec. 17, 2009
Wyandot County Farm Bureau was the People’s Choice winner in this year’s “Growing a Masterpiece” art exhibit. Ohio Farm Bureau sponsors the contest, which asks local Farm Bureaus to develop artistic representations of agriculture in their county.
Published Feb. 22, 2010
With 125 yards of fleece and more than 7,000 knots, the Wyandot Wranglers Farm Bureau Youth has put Warmth Where Needed in Wyandot County. Members of the group made 25 fleece blankets that were donated to the county sheriff's department to be given to children and adults who could use the warmth and comfort of a blanket.
Published Jun. 23, 2011
If you’ve never attended a county annual meeting, it’s a perfect opportunity to see Farm Bureau in action, to connect with others who believe in the way of life agriculture provides and to give your input on how Farm Bureau can find common ground that benefits you and your community.
Published Dec. 11, 2012
Remarks from OFBF Executive Vice President Jack Fisher at the 94th annual meeting
Published Aug. 12, 2010
Livestock care issues have been receiving a lot of attention in Ohio recently. But OFBF has continued to represent its members on a host of other issues.
Published Jan. 28, 2010
Town Hall Ohio, the award-winning public affairs radio program produced by the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF), has been added to the programming lineup of WNCO-AM in Ashland.
Published Sep. 10, 2009
Anticipation that has gripped Ohio’s farm community for months recently culminated in a conference room when a dairy farmer took the microphone, stood up among 600 of his peers and declared, “We are going to win this. We are going to win.”
Published Feb. 15, 2012
When heavy snow meets fierce winds even the best-engineered buildings can collapse. That’s why it’s important to be adequately insured for this type of peril.
Published Aug. 23, 2011
Show how you are connected to Ohio agriculture in a short video for a chance at $500 or $1,000. Contest submissions accepted Sept. 30 – Oct. 14
Published May. 1, 2012
Senate Bill 310, also known as the wild and dangerous animals bill, has moved to the Ohio House after being approved by a vote of 30-1 in the Ohio Senate April 25.
Visit Hastings' blog at www.thedairymom.blogspot.com
Published Sep. 24, 2010
More Ohio farmers finding social media fruitful in engaging a non-farming public.
Published May. 17, 2010
Members of the agriculture community are using social media as a rapid and influential way to connect and share information with both those within and outside of traditional agricultural circles.
Published Sep. 18, 2009
Does Issue 2 fit in Ohio's Constitution?
Simply put, the answer is "Yes."
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