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Commentary: 7 reasons why we need Cooperative Extension in the 21st century
This commentary comes from Jim Langcuster, author of the blog Mission Extension. We’d love to hear your thoughts on why Cooperative Extension matters. Post them at www.facebook.com/ohiofarmbureau. You can read Langcuster’s blog at missionextension.wordpress.com.
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Comments being sought on new deer hunting regulations
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) Division of Wildlife has proposed several changes to Ohio hunting regulations including a plan to replace deer zones with county bag limits. Other proposals include an extension of deer hunting hours and a new deer muzzleloader season.
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Reps. Bill Batchelder, left, and Vernon Sykes discuss plans to modernize the state's constitution.
Commission to review possible changes to Ohio Constitution
The constitutional review process typically lasts several years. While the topics have not been determined yet, both the co-chairs believe the commission will address redistricting, term limits, home rule, judicial elections, taxes and citizen initiated changes to the constitution.
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Communicating with consumers
Ohio Farm Bureau continues to promote and enhance its statewide communications products.
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Former U.S. Rep Charlie Stenholm (I) talks with OFBF President Brent Porteus on OFBF's radio show Town Hall Ohio.
Communication and Consumer Education
Communication and Consumer Education to Forge a Partnership between Farmers and Consumers
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Local communities spoke up to let Extension administration know that they value 4-H Youth Development programs.
Communities finding ways to save local Extension programs
As local governments look at budgets for the next year, several county Extension programs are facing complete cuts in funding. But communities that have faced similar fates overcame the challenges to maintain their Extension programs through a local tax levy.
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The "Home Grown in Darke County" series helped build appreciation for local farms and foods.
Community outreach programs earn top honor
The Darke and Medina County Farm Bureaus have been named winners in the American Farm Bureau Federation’s County Activities of Excellence program and will be exhibiting their programs at the 2012 AFBF annual meeting in Hawaii.
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Concerns continues over estate tax increase
Unless Congress acts this year, the federal estate tax, commonly called the “death tax,” is scheduled to increase to 55 percent with a $1 million exemption at the beginning of 2011.
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Conference set for young adults involved in agriculture
Young people ages 18 to 35 who work in Ohio agriculture are invited to join Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s (OFBF) Young Agricultural Professionals for a weekend of personal and professional development during the group’s Leadership Conference March 12 to 13 in Dublin, Ohio.
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