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Kim Rassi (l) and Peggy Buck were the winners of Our Ohio Chef Tami contest. Photo by Molly Pensyl
Teacher programs for 2009
Ohio Farm Bureau is offering two options for Ag in the Classroom training this summer.
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BWC reduces premium rates for non group employers
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is making changes that will balance out the premium inequities created by group ratings.
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$2,500 reward
A Paulding County woman has received Ohio Farm Bureau’s $2,500 reward.
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From left, Emma, Bob, Autumn and Kaitlyn Morrision, Dennis and Chris Lashley-Lashley Tractor Sales & Jeff Elson, Kubota.
Kubota provides tractor to Outstanding Young Farmers
Bob and Autumn Morrison of Jefferson County recently received a Kubota M-Series tractor following their selection as Ohio Farm Bureau’s Outstanding Young Farm Couple.
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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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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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Stallman
Rural agenda includes jobs, infrastructure
In comments at a U.S. Department of Agriculture outlook forum, American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman said AFBF is employing a two-pronged approach to improve the quality of life in rural America.
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Alert system guards against metal theft
OFBF is continuing to explore ways it can work with the scrap metal industry and local law enforcement to address farmers’ concerns over metal theft.
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Our Ohio: Telling Agriculture’s Story
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Coming next on Ohio Farm & Country
The latest census report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been published and the number of farms in this country is on the increase. But that’s not the case here in Ohio. Ohio Farm and Country in April will look at the latest numbers and highlight the diversity of Ohio agriculture.
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Hundreds gather for Young Ag Professionals Leadership Conference
Young Agricultural Professionals learned more about the ag industry and themselves when they attended the Young Ag Professionals Leadership Conference earlier this month in Columbus.
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2 different youth conferences offered this summer
Ohio Farm Bureau youths will have a chance to bond with each other and learn leadership skills at OFBF youth conferences this summer.
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May We Introduce…
Karen Debolt, Delaware County; Nick Kennedy, organization director for Columbiana, Portage, Stark and Summit counties.
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Medical Mutual health plans save Farm Bureau members money
Are you feeling the pinch of the current economic downturn? Did you know Ohio Farm Bureau’s health insurance partner, Medical Mutual, offers in-network preventive care at no additional cost and an opportunity to earn a $75 deductible credit?
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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: Hunter access program could help farmers
Eric Kwasnicka, Stark County
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Pearl Market seeking farmers and vendors
The Pearl Market, set in downtown Columbus, is currently seeking farmers/growers and merchandise vendors for its 2009 Pearl Market Season.
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Learn the basics of selling timber
Landowners interested in learning how to successfully sell timber while meeting their woodland ownership goals are invited to attend the “Basics of Selling Timber Workshop."
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OFBF selects Children’s Literature Award winner
The Communications Committee of the Ohio Farm Bureau board of trustees has selected Farmer George Plants a Nation written by Peggy Thomas with paintings by Layne Johnson as the 2009 winner of the annual OFBF Children’s Literature Award.
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OLC media campaign focuses on consumer-farmer connection
The Ohio Livestock Coalition kicked off an extensive media campaign in January that included radio, newspaper and Web site ads.
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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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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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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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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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