Policy Development Committee starts annual process
Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual policy development process is well under way.
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From left, county leaders Michael Terry and Cy Prettyman review policies with OFBF State Trustee Gale Betterly.
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OFBF's Young Ag Professionals stand on the steps of Capitol Hill during a recent trip to Washington.
Young Ag Professionals lobby members of Congress during D.C. trip
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.
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Farm Bureau supporting restored funding to SWCDs
Ohio Farm Bureau is supporting provisions in a bill to re-establish full funding for important services that are regularly rendered on behalf of agriculture.
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Answering questions about H1N1
Ohio Farm Bureau’s Center for Food and Animal Issues recently issued a briefing to help farmers address the H1N1 influenza virus.
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Seneca County edamame grower Charles Fry
Our Ohio: Telling Agriculture's Story
Upcoming events, coming in he next 'Our Ohio' magazine and 'Our Ohio' TV season five update
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Nationwide News - Accident ‘forgiveness’ can mean significant savings
Accidents can happen to the safest drivers. And when they do, safe drivers’ auto insurance rates can rise by as much as 30 percent. Plus, accidents and violations could affect your insurance rates for up to three years.
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On Your Behalf - Oct. 15
Here are some additional activities in which your support of Farm Bureau helped strengthen agriculture and rural Ohio.
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Advisory Councils have new platform to discuss issues
Grassroots program now featured in Buckeye Farm News
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Voters to decide veteran compensation, gambling issues
Two state issues that voters Nov. 3 will be deciding deal with compensation for military veterans and casinos in four Ohio cities.
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From left, Don Smith, Larry and Betsy Moore, Barbara Sinn, Kathy and Steve Frankenburg (front) and Michel family (back).
Farmers honored for conservation efforts
Five farm families were honored for their long-standing dedication to natural resource conservation during ceremonies at the Farm Science Review.
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Moroschan receives crop advising award
David Moroschan of Seneca County recently received Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual Excellence in Crop Advising Award.
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AFBF: Fuel Costs for Ag to Skyrocket Under House Climate Bill
A crop and livestock producer from Texas today said cap-and-trade climate change legislation could hike the cost of fuel used for farming to the point that it will have a devastating economic impact on his and similar family-owned businesses.
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AFBF: Outlook ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ for Agriculture
Speakers at Farm Bureau’s second annual commodity outlook conference, Oct. 15-16, in Albuquerque, N.M., painted a “cautiously optimistic” outlook for U.S. agriculture, with crop and dairy producers likely faring better than livestock producers who will still face challenges in the year ahead.
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PQA Plus Certification renewal opportunities available to pork farmers
Opportunities available for pork farmers to renew PQA Plus certification.
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Animal panel belongs in Constitution
Ohio House Republican Leader gives opinion on Issue 2.
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A sign atop a Pickaway County silo encourages voters to approve Issue 2
AFBF: Ohio Heads to the Polls on Issue 2
Ohio farmers are optimistic voters will make the right choice this Nov. 3, while farmers nationwide wait and see how Issue 2 will impact their future.
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Issue 2 proponents speak out on Town Hall Ohio
Governor Ted Strickland joins hunger advocates, business leaders, humane groups and elected leaders to express their views on State Issue 2 during this week’s broadcast of Town Hall Ohio.
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Issue 2 Supports Ohio’s Farmers and Consumers
This November, Ohio voters have the unique opportunity to support our livestock farmers, our food consumers and the future of Ohio. A guest opinion by Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Robert Boggs.
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Our Take: Final thoughts on Issue 2
Issue 2 is not about an ideology. It is about a reality. The world is changing. And we mustn’t think that we can take no action today and be prepared for the fights that await us.
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Supporters celebrate Issue 2's passage Tuesday evening
Statement from Ohioans for Livestock Care in response to passage of Issue 2
The Ohioans for Livestock Care Political Action Committee (PAC) today released the following statement in response to the passage of State Issue 2.
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Boggs
Statement from Ohio Agriculture Director Regarding the Passage of Issue 2
Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Robert Boggs today issued a statement regarding the passage of Ohio’s Issue 2 ballot initiative.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Online Auction Underway
The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation (Foundation) is holding its fifth annual Rural – Urban Community Auction Nov. 2 through Dec. 2 to support its Community Grantsmanship and scholarship programs.
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Statement by AFBF President Stallman regarding ballot victory in Ohio, Texas
Voters made solid statements in two ballot measures vital to the success of agriculture.
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