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Barn fires can present unique obstacles for firefighters who often deal with residential or commerical structure fires.
Be aware of the specifics of the Ag Districts law to avoid problems
Ag Districts can be a great way for farmers to receive legal protections for some farming activities, but property owners need to be aware that annexation can potentially cause problems.
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Because I Care
What could you or your organization do with an extra $1,000? That's what's up for grabs in the “Because I Care” video contest, coordinated by OFBF’s Center for Food and Animal Issues.
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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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Class members have learned from each other while touring local farms, research sites and meeting government officials.
Being an Ohio Farm Bureau member helps build a resilient food community
New series of articles looks at how being a Farm Bureau member helps build a resilient food community.
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Steve Berk
Berk named organization director
Steve Berk has been named organization director for Ohio Farm Bureau in Clinton, Fayette, Greene and Warren counties.
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Farmers and agricultural professionals discuss new tools and a new tone to help them connect with customers.
Beyond the Choir: Ohio agvocates work to reach out to nonfarmers
The AgChat Foundation’s recent Agvocacy 2.0 Conference in Nashville was anything but a traditional farmer and rancher gathering.
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Gov. Strickland signs SB 131, joined by bill sponsors Sens. Cafaro (left) and Gillmor.
Bill directs state to use bio-products
Gov. Ted Strickland has signed Senate Bill 131, sponsored by Sens. Karen Gillmor, R-Tiffin, and Capri Cafaro, D-Hubbard, which will establish a bio-products preferred purchasing program, making Ohio the first state in the country with such a program in statute.
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Bill proposing rules on Lake Erie water withdrawal passes Ohio House
House Bill (HB) 473, a bill proposing rules on how much water farms and factories in Ohio can draw from Lake Erie, passed the Ohio House of Representatives April 25 with a vote of 59-38.
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OFBF's Chris Henney testified in favor of the bill
Bill will allow ODA to administer part of NPDES program
Passed in the Senate Wednesday, a bill to help facilitate the transfer of the NPDES program for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and storm water associated with construction activity to ODA from Ohio EPA is now awaiting the governor’s signature.
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