'Buy local' trend rises in popularity
April Northwest Ohio Ag-Business Breakfast Forum to discuss the agricultural benefits of the buying local trend in the state, and what Ohio Farm Bureau has to offer.
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Attendees learn about public speaking from Emily Krueger, 2011 American Farm Bureau Collegiate Discussion Meet winner.
East Region Leadership Conference impacts attendees
Although it was a small conference, the East Region Leadership Conference had a big impact on attendees. On March 31, county Farm Bureaus in the east region came together for a new conference that targeted members who normally do not attend typical Ohio Farm Bureau Federation training events.
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Legislation for marketing agreements would mean produce grower opportunties
Ohio Farm Bureau and the Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association have been working on legislation that would establish a framework for voluntary marketing agreements that set production standards for certain agricultural products.
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County Farm Bureaus to screen political candidates
With the primary elections over, county Farm Bureaus are planning open seat screenings for races across the state.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation grant helps develop local foods distribution system
A $3,000 grant from the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation is helping break down barriers that are keeping farmers from accessing markets and consumers from fresh local foods. Rural Action will use the funds to purchase a truck to be part of a food distribution system.
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Fun for the whole family at Ag Days in Fairfield County.
April 2012 County Farm Bureau Round-Up
Spring is heating up, and so are the opportunities, activities and events of Ohio's county Farm Bureaus. Scholarships, Oil & Gas Informational Meetings, Local Ag Days and more dot this month's County Farm Bureau Round-Up.
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Delegates assembled at Ohio Farm Bureau's annual meeting
Following the policy development process
Ohio Farm Bureau is directed by its members. They define the positions the organization takes on issues affecting farmers and rural residents through an annual policy development process. The grassroots process leads to the creation of policy positions that guide legislative and regulatory action.
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Capital budget appropriations leave out Clean Ohio funding
Legislation has been introduced in the Ohio Statehouse to make capital appropriations for the current biennium, and funding for Clean Ohio Agricultural Easements was not included in the legislation.Ohio Farm Bureau staff continues to work on alternative vehicles for this priority.
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Feed grains advisory team being briefed on the farm bill by Dr. Carl Zulauf of OSU
Advisory Teams meet as Ohio Farm Bureau policy development process begins
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s policy development process has begun and will continue through December. One part of the policy development process, advisory teams, has been meeting throughout March.
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