Supreme Court ruling favors landowners
Ohio Farm Bureau is pleased with a recent ruling from the Ohio Supreme Court that upholds the private property rights of landowners along Lake Erie.
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Nationwide News: Farm, family can benefit from transition planning discussion
When it comes to transition planning, farmers face some unique challenges and need to take proactive steps to help ensure that their legacy is protected.
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Conservation farm families were recognized at Farm Science Review.
Ohio Farm Families recognized for conservation
Ohio’s top conservation farm families for 2011 were honored for their long-standing dedication to natural resource conservation on the land they farm during ceremonies at the Farm Science Review.
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Leadership Engagement Team provides effective training to busy members
A new Ohio Farm Bureau staff team is helping give members the leadership tools they need to help be better leaders and manage their busy lives more effectively.
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Nominate a Certified Crop Adviser for award program
The Ohio Certified Crop Adviser Program is currently seeking nominations for the 2011 Ohio Certified Crop Adviser of the Year award.
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It takes time: Building trust in today’s agriculture
Recent research shows there is a sizeable gap between what Americans want from farmers and what they perceive they are getting.
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Highlights from 'The Food Dialogues' conversation Sept. 22
The U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance held an online forum, “The Food Dialogues,” a town hall-style discussion to address Americans’ questions about how their food is grown and raised and the long-term impact of the food they are eating—on their own health and the health of the planet.
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Thoughts on Food: Catch up on the conversation
When the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance set out to start a new conversation about the future of food, it made sure it wasn’t forgetting current trends showing where an increasing number of conversations are being held.
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The Ridgerunners advisory council has been meeting for more than 50 years.
Decades later, Ohio Farm Bureau Advisory Councils continue to discuss issues
Jean Miller knows the value of Farm Bureau’s Advisory Councils goes much deeper than talking about agriculture and other issues. Over the years it has been about friendships and making a difference in the community.
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Pat Hord says its not the size of his farm, but a passion for feeding people that motivates his family.
All ideas needed to address food production challenges
If nothing else, the nation’s ongoing discussion about food production has revealed the complexity of issues relating to economic, environmental and social sustainability.
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ACTION ALERT: Free Trade Agreements vote near
Ohio Farm Bureau members are urged to contact their members of Congress to encourage the passage of Free Trade Agreements that can result in significant additional exports, economic development and jobs.
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Join Stark County Farm Bureau and others for Farm Tours and more this fall
County Farm Bureau Round-up - September 2011
Fall farm tours, scholarship announcements, important informational meetings and more are found in the county blogs this month, as Ohio's county Farm Bureaus close out one program year and prepare for the next.
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The Ohio River Basin credit trading project is one of several voluntary efforts across Ohio.
Ohio Farm Bureau explores water quality partnerships
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation is working with the agriculture community in Ohio to get a water quality program started in the Ohio River Basin, which extends from New York to Tennessee.
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Bobby D. Moser
Moser to step down after years of agricultural advancement at OSU
Bobby D. Moser, vice president for Agricultural Administration and dean of the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences at Ohio State University announced this month that he will step down as dean once his replacement is found.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Board supports Issue 3, neutral on Issue 1
At issue: Should the state seek to exempt Ohioans from a federal requirement to purchase health care? Should the age limit for judges be raised from 70 to 75?
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An early Farm Bureau ad describes the power of bringing people together to solve problems.
Before there was ‘farm bureau,’ there was a will to work together
When Ohio Farm Bureau leaders could not yet provide a long list of legislative accomplishments, programs and services, they communicated a belief that inspired farmers to lead the organization to where it is today.
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News Briefs - Sept. 22, 2011
News Briefs: Child farm workers | Ag labor | Ag spending bill
The U.S. Department of Labor is proposing revisions to regulations on child labor. | The U.S. House Judiciary Committee is taking up the topic of agriculture’s labor issues. | The Senate Appropriations Committee is working on the agriculture spending bill for fiscal 2012.
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Ohio Farm Bureau on Soil and Water Conservation District task force
Ohio Farm Bureau is part of a nine-member task force that is looking for ways that Ohio’s 88 soil and water conservation districts can more efficiently deliver conservation services.
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There's so much information about farming online. Here's an Ohio Farm Bureau guide to discovering.
A farm guide to the social web
Farmers, agribusinesses, agricultural leaders and farm organizations have build an expansive and valuable Internet presence. A guide of where to start.
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Be a part of The Food Dialogues on Sept. 22, 2011
Let's Talk about the Future of Food
All are invited to join online or in-person Sept. 22 for “The Food Dialogues” – A new conversation about the future of food in the United States
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Jody Carney
Carney is new Ohio Farm Bureau organization director
Jody Carney has been named Ohio Farm Bureau Federation's organization director for Delaware, Franklin, Madison and Union counties.
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Farmers gathered with other community members to share a meal and raise money for a local humane organization.
Local food connects a community at county Farm Bureau event
Medina County Farm Bureau hosts farm tour and dinner in woods on a local dairy farm featuring local foods, and benefiting a local animal shelter.
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Researcher Simon Tripp (l) appeared with OFBF's Jack Fisher to discuss the results of Battelle's study on agbioscience.
Report: ‘Agbioscience’ can drive economy, sustainability
A newly released study from the Columbus-based research and development organization Battelle finds that agriculture and agricultural bioscience — “agbioscience” — are providing crucial wide ranging opportunities for economic growth and job creation in the United States.
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Agritourism is an economic driver.
News Briefs, Sept. 8: 'Drop-in' biofuels | Agritourism boost | Lake restoration
U.S. government investing in 'drop-in' biofuels; Agritourism offering economic boost; New interactive farming game; USDA awards grant for lake restoration effort
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Debt reduction committee could impact farm programs
Farmers are watching to see if farm programs will be on the chopping block as 12 members of a federal 'super committee' prepare to identify ways to reduce the national debt.
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