Leadership conference focuses on community conversations
The conference placed emphasis on county Farm Bureaus reaching out to their communities to have constructive conversations about food and agriculture.
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Franklin County Breakfast on the Farm
Leadership Buffet
OFBF’s Leadership Buffet provides opportunities for members to participate in seminars that work at improving their leadership skills.
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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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Lawmakers continue to look into Ohio Livestock Care Board funding
Lawmakers and interested parties are looking into alternative funding methods and strategies for the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board.
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Langes named outstanding tree farmers
Earlier this year, Fulton County Farm Bureau members Donna and Walt Lange were recognized as Ohio Tree Farmers of the Year.
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Lake Effect
Farmers taking action to help long-troubled Grand Lake St. Marys.
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OFBF is urging the Senate to pass H.R. 872 before enforcement action begins.
Lack of action means duplicative permit for pesticide application
H.R. 872 would have stopped a recent court ruling that would add duplicative EPA regulations under the Federal Clean Water Act.
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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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From left, OSIA Vice President Jim Percival, Howell and OSIA Executive Director Roger High.
Knox County student receives $1,000 Ralph Grimshaw Memorial Scholarship
Linsey Howell, daughter of David and Lora Howell of Danville, is the 2009 recipient of the $1,000 Ralph Grimshaw Memorial Scholarship sponsored by the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association.
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Melvin and Jean Knollman, center, accept their award from OFBF’s Mike Bumgarner, left, and David Glauer, OLC.
Knollman Farms named Neighbor of the Year
Knollman Farms, of Hamilton, Ohio, recently received the 2011 Ohio Livestock Coalition Neighbor of the Year Award, which recognizes a farmer who has positively developed and enhanced relationships between neighbors in Ohio’s farm communities.
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Kellogg is new Farm Bureau organization director
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation has named Timothy "Ty" Kellogg organization director for Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake and Trumbull counties.
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Keeping land in agriculture through CAUV
Paul Harrison, Ohio Farm Bureau state trustee from Fostoria, recently spoke at a county Farm Bureau membership kick-off meeting and talked about the importance of CAUV. In this audio clip, he spells out the tax savings a landowner receives and why beneficiaries of CAUV should be Farm Bureau members.
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John Kasich
Kasich lays out vision for agriculture
Ohio governor-elect John Kasich highlighted several of his priorities and introduced the next director of the Ohio Department of Agriculture during Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual meeting.
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The summer months provide a special opportunity for Farm Bureau members.
June 2012 County Farm Bureau Roundup
Summer is here, and the opportunities to get engaged with agriculture in your community are growing throughout Ohio Farm Bureau! Here is the latest comprehensive list of Farm Bureau tours, demonstrations, workshops, meetings and other happenings throughout the state.
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'Farm Factor' is one of many upcoming opportunities to enjoy a meal on a local farm.
July 2012 County Farm Bureau Round-up
The dry weather and heat continues this summer, but that doesn’t mean the opportunities to get involved with Ohio agriculture have dried up! Check out the latest list of activities, opportunities, events and more happening within county Farm Bureaus throughout the state.
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Journalists: Political animosity, reapportionment must change
Decades ago, Ohio’s Republican and Democratic lawmakers would debate and craft legislation for hours and then later socialize together.
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Joining forces to support the community
Reaching out to the community is nothing new for Cuyahoga County Farm Bureau.
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Join the conversation Sept. 16
Ohio Farm Bureau is looking for people who want to add their voice to the conversation about Ohio food.
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Join in on "Ohio Farm Bureau Membership Week"
Ohio Farm Bureau is only able to do the work it does on behalf of Ohio farmers, food and agriculture because of the dues from its members. Learn the importance of membership, its benefits to all, and have a bit of fun by joining "Membership Week" on Facebook.
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Scholarship opportunities and more are featured in this month's round-up.
January 2013 County Farm Bureau Round-up
The calendar has turned to 2013, which means there’s a whole new year of Farm Bureau fun, activities and opportunities popping up across the state. Here's a look at what county Farm Bureaus are sharing on their blogs this month.
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Jack Fisher, OFBF executive vice president
Jack Fisher: Ohio Ag Man of the Year
Ohio Farmer Editor Tim White named OFBF Executive Vice President Jack Fisher his Ohio Ag Man of the Year for his leadership on livestock issues and the passage of Issue 2 in November.
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Jack Fisher details the Ohio agriculture agreement
Ohio Farm Bureau's Executive Vice President answers questions about Wednesday's agreement between Ohio farm organizations and the Humane Society of the United States.
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Humane agents and first responders received hands-on training with livestock.
It’s half a ton, it’s on the loose and it wants to run. Stay calm?
When I’m assigned to visit a farm and capture a story about Ohio agriculture, I find things work best when I generally stay out of the way. That’s especially true when the story is about rounding up a few thousand-pound animals that were intentionally set loose.
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It's your world
From world hunger to the economy, major issues face agriculture
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A portion of county Farm Bureau presidents take in the agricultural issues forum hosted by Speaker of the House Tuesday.
It's Farm Bureau season in Washington, D.C.
Ohio's county Farm Bureau presidents are among 4,000 Farm Bureau members that will make the journey to Capitol Hill to share important agriculture issues with lawmakers. They prepped for Congressional visits on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.
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