Animals For Life Foundation Awards First Set of Grants
The Animals for Life Foundation, which was created earlier this year, recently awarded its first set of grants.
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OFB Foundation offering Agricultural Action and Awareness Grants for 2010-2011
The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation is offering a series of Agricultural Action and Awareness Grants for the 2010-11 program year. The $1,000 - $3,000 grants support programs and projects focusing on agricultural education, environmental and/or economic development.
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OFBF President Brent Porteus, left, congratulates Rob Portman.
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation announces support for Rob Portman
"Rob Portman has been a strong friend to Ohio's farmers, and we're proud to support him as Ohio's next U.S. Senator," said Brent Porteus, president of Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Fisher: Ohio's export dependence is unquestionable
In a letter to editors of Ohio's major newspapers, Ohio Farm Bureau's executive vice president stresses the importance of trade and how it relates to this autumn's election.
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Proposed climate legislation fell short
Ohio Farm Bureau opposed climate change legislation that had come before Congress because it failed to meet several key principles.
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Ohio Farm Bureau works to implement policy on water quality regulations
Ohio Farm Bureau recently outlined its policies on water quality and nutrient management in a letter to the Department of Natural Resources as the agency considers new rules that impact farmers.
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The Ohio Egg Quality Assurance program includes several measures to prevent and detect incidences of salmonella.
From farm to plate, how to manage salmonella risk
Experts discuss recent food safety issues.
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A lot to consider
Ohio Farm Bureau's Policy Development Committee holds first meeting.
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Who do you want telling your story?
More Ohio farmers finding social media fruitful in engaging a non-farming public.
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Trade crucial to Ohio economy
Ohio Farm Bureau continues to share the message that job growth and a strengthened economy would result from expanding Ohio’s position in international trade.
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More vehicles will fall under PUCO regulation
Revised state rules extend the jurisdiction of the Public Utilities Commission of Ohio (PUCO) to regulate vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of 10,001 to 26,000 pounds that are operating on a not-for-hire basis within the state.
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Members of the Answer Council of Jackson County tour the large animal hospital at Ohio State University.
Advisory Council takes trip
The Answer Council of Jackson County decided to use a daytime trip to Ohio State University to learn more about animal health and meat safety issues.
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Animals for Life Foundation awards grants
The Animals for Life Foundation recently awarded its first set of grants to develop and implement the Foundation’s mission, vision and goals.
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Young professionals advance in OFBF contests
Several young agricultural professionals recently earned recognition through their success in Farm Bureau competitions.
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Dirty Jobs’ Mike Rowe to speak at AFBF annual meeting
Mike Rowe, the creator and executive producer of Discovery Channel’s series "Dirty Jobs with Mike Rowe," will deliver the keynote address at American Farm Bureau Federation’s 92nd annual meeting on Jan. 10, in Atlanta.
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In the Mercy for Animals video, Bob Barker delivered the less than earth-shattering news that vegans don't like veal.
How an animal rights group invented a scandal and the media’s response
Claims made by Mercy for Animals at a recent press conference drew challenges from journalists.
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THE MESSAGE BOARD - Agriculture Grants Available
The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation is offering a new series of Agricultural Action and Awareness Grants for 2010.
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News Briefs - Paying the Price for inaction
U.S. agriculture is paying the price for inaction on Mexican Trucks. | American Farm Bureau supports Microbusiness Credit Act
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OFBF Opinion: Stop Factory Musicians!
The annual Farm Aid concert tells us corporate agriculture drives small farmers from the land, ruins food & harms the environment. Ohio Farm Bureau communicator & music fan Joe Cornely, with tongue firmly in cheek, applies the same criticisms to to the music industry.
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The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board voted on the state's first-ever livestock care standards.
Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board Passes Vote on Euthanasia Standards
Proposed euthanasia rules will be filed with the Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review (JCARR) to begin the rule making process.
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Town Hall Ohio recap: Trade is important to Ohio
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s weekly Town Hall Ohio radio program recently focused on trade, why it’s often portrayed negatively in political ads, and what Ohioans need to know. Joe Cornely hosts this video recap.
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Cast your vote for the winning video by Oct. 28, 2010
Eight finalists seeking online votes in “Because I Care” video contest
Eight finalists are competing for the most online votes to win $1,000 in the “Because I Care” video contest, sponsored by Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s (OFBF) Center for Food and Animal Issues.
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“What to do in Winter” will be held Oct. 23, from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Lake Metroparks Farmpark in Kirtland.
Ohio Farm Bureau to host Grow and Know Day at Lake Metroparks Farmpark
Learn how to make your own cheese, yogurt and other dairy products from scratch, and how to identify and obtain different meat cuts, at Ohio Farm Bureau’s Grow and Know day at Lake Metroparks Farmpark.
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2010 Buckeye Shepherds Symposium to Focus on Marketing
Traditional & online marketing methods to be covered in December conference
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Contest draws dozens of positive farm-made videos
Vote online by Oct. 28 for your favorite of 43 "Because I Care" videos by Ohio farmers, county Farm Bureaus, youth and other ag organizations. The winner will receive $1,000.
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