Up Front: Farming and water quality
Preview Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Executive Vice President Jack Fisher's "Up Front" editorial column for the March/April issue of Our Ohio magazine.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Executive Vice President Jack Fisher
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Ohio Farm Bureau Executive Vice President Jack Fisher
Up Front: A Matter of Fairness
Despite poring through studies, reports and opinions, Ohio Farm Bureau's Jack Fisher says instinct rather than intellect tells him there is something wrong with Ohio's estate tax. .
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Supporters of horse processing say it is a humane end of life option for animals that might be abandoned or neglected.
Unwanted horses on the rise in the U.S. with no easy solution
'Let loose to die in the woods.' 'Starved to death.' 'Tied to a stranger’s trailer.' All of these are write-in comments from horse owners responding to the 2009 Unwanted Horse Survey about the neglect and abuse of horses that they have seen nationwide.
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Under 35? Mark your calendar for leadership conference
There will be a Young Agriculture Professionals leadership conference on March 6-7.
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U.S. sheep demand leads to call for more sheep, new farmers
America’s appetite for lamb and wool is outpacing the supply provided by American sheep farmers.
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U.S. farmers and ranchers are encouraged to let their voices be heard at USFRAonline.org.
U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance wants new conversation about food
It’s an effort to show that America’s farmers and ranchers share consumers’ values, to emphasize dedication to continuous improvement and to engage key customer decision makers in the dialogue about the value of modern food production.
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Ann Frederick wrote a guest column for her fellow horse owners as part of Hamilton County's award winning program.
Two County Farm Bureaus recognized for excellent programs
Hamilton and Wayne County Farm Bureaus are two of the 25 county Farm Bureaus nationwide recognized by the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) for innovative program ideas in this year’s County Activities of Excellence (CAE) Awards program.
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Turnpike legislation, transportation budget align with Farm Bureau policy
As the combined turnpike legislation and transportation budget head to the Governor for his signature, Ohio Farm Bureau Director of State Policy Brandon Kern takes a look back at the success Farm Bureau has had in working with lawmakers throughout the process to include provisions addressing concerns raised by Farm Bureau members during policy development.
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Turfgrass industry pumps $3 billion into Ohio
Ohio’s turfgrass industry is growing, providing billions of dollars in economic output for the state, according to a recently released study.
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In 2009, farmers worked to debate & establish positions on important issues & advocated for Ohio ag at all levels.
True to our roots
As Ohio Farm Bureau reflects on another year of accomplishments, it is appropriate to revisit this fundamental question: "Who is Ohio Farm Bureau?"
Hint: It's not a team of hired professionals in an office building in Columbus.
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