Stimulus money has positive impacts for farmers
Stimulus package investments in infrastructure, broadband and renewable energy are of particular interest to Ohio farmers.
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Senate bill aims to incentivize biogas
Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown, D, joined a bipartisan group of seven senators in introducing the bill, which seeks to reduce billions of gallons of fossil fuels through renewable energy sources produced from animal waste.
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MILC program helps dairy farmers cope with falling milk prices
The Milk Income Loss Contract (MILC), which was initially authorized in the 2002 Farm Bill, provides monthly payments to producers when market prices drop below the program’s defined trigger price.
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Farm Bureau sets legislative priorities
Based on policies developed by its members, OFBF’s board of trustees has set seven public policy priority issues for 2009. These issues will help focus OFBF’s legislative efforts in the coming year.
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Read about 4-H PetPALS in the next Our Ohio magazine. Photo by Bryan Rinnert
Our Ohio: Telling Agriculture’s Story
The March/April issue of Our Ohio will feature a story on two produce auctions and how they can be a travel destination to visit or maybe an event to make a purchase.
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Ryan and Nikki McClure
Paulding County couple appointed to AFBF young farmer committee
Ryan and Nikki McClure of Grover Hill were recently appointed by AFBF President Bob Stallman to serve on the organization’s Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee.
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Centenarian shares Farm Bureau history. Photo courtesy Mahoning County Farm Bureau
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Coming next on Ohio Farm & Country
Ohio Farm and Country in March will share stories of people telling their stories.
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Nationwide News
Two Northeast state Farm Bureaus become sponsors of Nationwide
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Ohio BWC extends group rating program filing date
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is extending the filing date for group rating programs. As a result, OFBF members may submit AC-3 authorizations for group rating programs until April 1.
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On Your Behalf
Here are some additional activities in which your support of Farm Bureau helped strengthen agriculture and rural Ohio.
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Opinion: Animal ID column leaves questions unanswered
Savery Rorimer, Cuyahoga County
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Opinion: Article's intent was educating farmers, creditors
Larry Gearhardt, OFBF senior director, local affairs
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A mobile slaughterhouse could serve farmers interested in raising poultry on a small scale. Photo by iStockphoto.com
Ohio looking into mobile or regional poultry slaughterhouse
Currently, Ohio only has one small poultry processor in the northwestern area of the state, making it inconvenient and expensive for farmers who live far away.
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Teacher’s Lounge
Help spread the word about OFBF’s new teacher newsletter.
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$2,500 reward
Vic Fisher of Union County recently received Ohio Farm Bureau's $2,500 reward for submitting information that led to the conviction of criminals who stole property from Farm Bureau members.
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May We Introduce…
Doug Hafer, Marion County; Allen Gahler, organization director for Lucas, Ottawa, Sandusky and Wood counties.
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Opinion: Members should have supported Premise ID policy
Bill McKarns, Columbiana County
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Ohio farmers take political award
Last month, American Farm Bureau recognized Ohio Farm Bureau Federation's (OFBF) policy team and grassroots activity as among the nation's best.
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OFBF believes that the costs of regulating rual dust in would likely outweigh any benefit. Photo by istockphoto.com
Ag dealt a blow in dust case
Court ruling creates potential for more regulations on dust produced by farmers.
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Role of local government in question
As a state commission rethinks local government in Ohio, some township trustees are bristling at notions to consolidate or eliminate the office they hold.
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Healing the cuts
Ohio Farm Bureau is encouraging lawmakers to restore funding that was cut from Ohio State Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) in the proposed state budget.
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News Briefs
U.S. Senate candidates, NAFTA, corn coalition, COOL, farm income, ethanol, farm bill
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A look at the new state legislature
Several key Ohio House and Senate committees for agriculture have new chairmen and many have been strong supporters of agriculture.
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Farm Bureau opposes changing to a single food agency
Farm Bureau opposes merging the Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) and the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Department of Health and Human Services into a single entity.
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Obama plan would end direct payments to some farms
Proposal sets $500,000 sales threshold
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Coshocton County couple works to feed a need
Through OFBF’s “Farmers Feed Our Needs” campaign, farmers are combining with partners to help hungry and less fortunate Ohioans.
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A jump start to membership. Photo by Lynn Snyder
County News
Northeast, Clinton, Fayette, Greene, Highland, Van Wert, Jefferson
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Picnic on the farm
Ohio Farm Bureau has created a new contest as part of this year’s membership campaign.
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Our Ohio: Telling Agriculture’s Story
Local products, discussion forums, teacher newsletter
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May We Introduce…
Stephen Heppe, Portage County; Sandy Kuhn, director of commodity relations and executive director of the Ohio Livestock Coalition
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On Your Behalf
Here are some additional activities in which your support of Farm Bureau helped strengthen agriculture and rural Ohio.
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Opinion: Perfect attendance ?matters in the workplace
Russ Beckner, Butler County
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Ohio farmers win national environmental awards
John and Jim Anderson of Shreve were the recipients of the American Sheep Industry Association’s Environmental Stewardship Award. Neil and Gina Boeckman of Celina recently received the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s annual Family Farm Environmental Excellence Award.
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Livestock meeting is April 6
The Ohio Livestock Coalition is holding its annual meeting and industry symposium on April 6 at Der Dutchman in Plain City.
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Deer harvest surpasses quarter of a million?
A total of 252,017 deer were killed during Ohio’s 2008-09 hunting season, according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
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Attorneys to explore farm issues at Extension conference
Legal issues in agriculture will be the focus of a one-day Ohio State University Extension conference on March 25.
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Barn fires can present unique obstacles for firefighters who often deal with residential or commerical structure fires.
Amid budget cuts, Extension moves ahead with reorganization
Reduced funding forces layoffs, and more are projected
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Farmers air concerns in D.C.
Local leaders make trip as federal issues mount
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Antosch
A guide to influencing farm, rural policy
Ever wonder why Farm Bureau supports one issue and opposes another, or how it makes up its mind on hot button topics such as tax policy or livestock regulations?
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News Briefs
Ethanol, greenhouse gases, ACRE calculator, Young Farmers, animal rights,
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County Farm Bureau presidents, shown here leaving Capitol Hill, met with lawmakers on a variety of federal issues.
County Presidents' Trip
Spending, livestock issues lead Washington talks
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Space and Wilson
Lawmakers want White House office for rural policy
Saying that his constituents face challenges just as unique as urban residents, Ohio Congressman Zack Space called on President Obama to establish a White House office dedicated to rural issues.
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Extremist attacks on the food chain rose in 2008
According to the Animal Agriculture Alliance, a watchdog for the livestock industry, attacks on the global food chain from animal rights and environmental extremists jumped 42 percent -- from 155 in 2007 to 220 in 2008.
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From the farm forum
Each year, U.S. House Minority Leader John Boehner holds a farm forum in his southwest Ohio district to discuss issues facing American agriculture. OFBF President Brent Porteus highlighted some of those issues for attendees during this year’s event. Below are excerpts from Porteus’ speech.
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