Local events connect Ohioans to the farm
Nearly 40 Grow and Know events have taken place throughout the state ranging from local foods cooking classes and farm tours to farm market tours and on-farm dinners.
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Our Ohio cooking instructor Marilou Suszko, right, explains cuts of pork.
Steer clear of car accident scams
Nationwide is looking out for our policyholders with the help of a Special Investigations Unit (SIU), a team of over 250 professional investigators who detect, investigate and help prevent fraud. SIU also trains claims associates to identify fraud schemes.
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AFBF will hold annual meeting in Hawaii
Arrangements must be made by Dec. 2. The annual meeting registration fee is $100.
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Restrictions aimed at kids working on farms raises concern
According to the American Farm Bureau, the Department of Labor is proposing new regulations that would limit the ability of kids under the age of 16 to work on the nation’s farms.
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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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Animal release fuels debate
The intentional release of lions, bears, tigers and other exotic species in rural Muskingum County has created significant public demand for new laws to control ownership of such animals. But the topic of wild and dangerous animals has been on Farm Bureau’s agenda for several months.
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Hundreds of landowners sought input from OFBF after receiving a higher than expected property tax bill.
Ohio Farm Bureau offers expertise as community seeks tax explanation
Any time there is an increase in what we must pay for something, it usually gets our attention. That’s the case in many counties around the state when landowners received their property tax bills and discovered an increase.
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Hauling wide loads has limits
Using a tractor to haul equipment on a roadway may not be legal if it’s a wide load. A Union County Farm Bureau member was surprised to find this out because he’d been hauling a piece of equipment that way for a long time.
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Yost
State auditor wants to ‘skinny down’ government
State Auditor Dave Yost is on a mission to cut the fat out of state and local governments.
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USDA seeks input on animal traceability plan
After farmers raised concerns about the USDA’s initial proposal on a national identification system, the agency has offered a revised plan.
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Diverse viewpoints shaping food production
A recent summit hosted by the Center for Food Integrity sought to shed light on a number of factors that could influence how food is produced.
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New farm bill may soon become a reality
The current farm bill, which is set to expire in 2012, is something that is always at the top of the priority list of issues for Ohio Farm Bureau and American Farm Bureau.
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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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Extension Connection will be published quarterly in Ohio Farm Bureau's Buckeye Farm News
A new partnership with an old friend
Extension and Farm Bureau have long been partners in making life better for farmers and all Ohioans. In November, Ohio farmers will find the first edition of Extension Connection, produced by OSU Extension and delivered exclusively to Ohio Farm Bureau members inside Buckeye Farm News.
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Ohioans interested in agriculture issues are invited to join
Ohio Farm Bureau members finding ways to use advisory councils online
Social media is playing an important role in allowing young, active Farm Bureau families to continue and contribute to longstanding grassroots programs.
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OFBF sponsors Ohio Cattlemen’s BEST Program
BEST is a youth development program based on a series of sanctioned cattle shows held throughout Ohio.
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Invest Ohio is source of capital for farmers, small businesses
InvestOhio is a new tool to infuse much needed capital into Ohio's small businesses, helping them create jobs. The nearly 900,000 small businesses in Ohio are one of the backbones of the state's economy. InvestOhio encourages investors to actively support these small businesses, sparking growth and improving Ohio's competitive position.
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Ohio Livestock Coalition Offers Free Classroom Materials
New “smart board” lessons are now available as part of the Ohio Livestock Coalition’s For Your InFARMation curriculum.
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More than 300 delegates from all Ohio counties debated and approved policies for the organization in 2012.
Ohio Farm Bureau celebrates counties, leaders, lifetime achievements
Recap of achievements and awards from Ohio Farm Bureau's 93rd annual meeting Nov. 30 - Dec.2 in Columbus.
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Ohio State Fair "Agriculture is Cool" program receives International Recognition
"Agriculture is Cool" interactive education program partnership with Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Farm Bureau and Ohio's agricultural commodity groups recognized earns first place Agricultural Award of Excellence.
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OFBF and OAAE believe proposed rule could limit opportunities for agriculture students.
Farm Bureau, Ag Educators concerned about proposed farm youth labor regulations
New regulations as proposed by the U.S. Department of Labor would limit the opportunity for kids under the age of 16 to work on the nation's farms.
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Mary Byers
Author: Associations must change to stay relevant
Despite major changes in society, the way many associations operate hasn’t changed much, according to Mary Byers, an author and consultant who spoke at Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual meeting.
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Jeffrey Wadsworth
Innovation has Ohio roots
Jeffrey Wadsworth, CEO of Columbus-based Battelle Memorial Institute, provided attendees of Ohio Farm Bureau's annual meeting with an overview of how his firm is leading research to solve some of society’s most challenging problems.
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Ty Kellogg
Like agriculture, the integrity is in the process
Ohio Farm Bureau Organization Director Ty Kellogg volunteered these thoughts as he accompanied farmers to the organization's annual meeting.
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Hirsch, Fisher look toward the future
During their speeches at the 93rd annual meeting, both leaders challenged members to think about the who, why and how of Ohio Farm Bureau’s operation.
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