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Joe Maxwell, from HSUS
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Schriver, Bird and Fox discuss CSAs on Town Hall Ohio
Exploring Community Supported Agriculture in Ohio
On this weekend’s Town Hall Ohio radio program: Two Ohio Community Supported Agriculture farms -- Bryn Bird of Bird’s Haven Farms and Todd Schriver of Rock Dove Farms, as well as Ohio State University Extension’s direct marketing expert Julie Fox and Ohio Farm Bureau’s Cara Lawson.
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This undercover video by the Humane Society of the United States clearly documented disturbing animal mistreatment.
Expect the worst
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has announced its plan to write Ohio’s laws on livestock care.
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Exciting Lineup for AFBF Annual Meeting in Seattle
Climate change legislation, livestock care issues and social media tools will be at the forefront of topics discussed during conferences at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 91st annual meeting, Jan. 10-13, in Seattle, Wash.
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Excellence in Agriculture Finalists named
Four finalists up for Excellence in Agriculture Award at Ohio Farm Bureau annual meeting.
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Everitt named marketing communications specialist
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation has named Seth Everitt marketing communications specialist.
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Sen. Sherrod Brown
Estate tax relief a win for Farm Bureau
President Obama recently signed a tax relief bill that sets for two years an estate tax rate exemption of $5 million with a maximum rate of 35 percent.
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Ohio Farm Bureau members gathered at the Statehouse in 2011 to help eliminate the estate tax.
Estate tax changes mean more certainty for farmers
Implications of the elimination of the Ohio estate tax and the American Taxpayer Relief Act
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Ohio Farm Bureau Vice President Sparky Weilnau greets visitors to his farm for the Down on the Farm event.
Erie County farm opens to community
More than 150 Farm Bureau members from Erie and surrounding counties made their way to the farm of Ohio Farm Bureau Vice President and Erie County Farm Bureau member Sparky Weilnau for a fun-filled educational event.
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Hundreds of horse enthusiasts, including Farm Bureau members, rallied at the Statehouse last month.
Equine enthusiasts call for slots at racetracks
Members of Ohio’s equine industry rallied at the Statehouse last month to support a measure to place slot machines in Ohio racetracks.
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Equine enthusiasts call for expanded gaming
COLUMBUS - Members of Ohio’s equine industry rallied at the Statehouse Tuesday to support a measure to place slot machines in Ohio racetracks.
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Rep. Bob Gibbs
EPA seeks to expand authority to all water
Virtually all waters of the United States could fall under regulatory control of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) if the agency is successful in expanding the scope of the Clean Water Act.
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EPA clarifies oil spill prevention rules for farms
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized changes to oil spill prevention rules that will apply to some farms and ranches with on-farm fuel storage. The deadline for farms to comply with the new rules is November 2010.
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Engage with local schools, ask legislators to support education programs
Ohio State Agricultural Technical Institute and high school agricultural education are facing big changes. Farmers are passionate about these programs and will need to get engaged with local school districts and legislators to determine if proposed changes will be beneficial or detrimental to local programs.
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Energy bill signed into law, regulates oil and gas industry
Last week Gov. John Kasich signed into law Senate Bill 315, legislation that strengthens regulations for Ohio’s oil and gas industry. Introduced by Sen. Shannon Jones (R – Springboro), the bill establishes a regulatory framework for overseeing technologies allowing exploration of natural gas in deep shale rock formations, as well as other energy issues.
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Endsley named OFBF Director of Agricultural Law
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) has named Chad Endsley director of agricultural law.
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Endsley joins Farm Bureau staff
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation has named Chad Endsley as director of agricultural law.
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End of Ohio Department of Agriculture?
A proposal being considered by Ohio lawmakers calls for cutting the number of state departments in half and merging them into other offices.
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Election Analysis on this week's Town Hall Ohio
Ohioans passed three separate constitutional amendments in the recently concluded election; those decisions will be analyzed by Statehouse reporters Bill Hershey of the Dayton Daily News and Mark Kovak of the Youngstown Vindicator on this week’s Town Hall Ohio.
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Governor-elect John Kasich spoke to OFBF members earlier this year during an event in Columbus.
Election 2010 -- OFBF to engage new leaders on farm issues
Ohio has elected a new governor and statewide office holders, many new lawmakers and it may soon have new administrators in state offices such as the Department of Agriculture, the Department of Natural Resources and the Environmental Protection Agency.
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Members checking on their bids at the live auction held during annual meeting.
Eighth Annual Rural - Urban Community Auction sets new record
The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation, Animals for Life Foundation and the Ohio Center on Agricultural Law, Inc. teamed up for the Eighth Annual Rural - Urban Community Auction in November, and bidders set a new record, raising $13,775 to support grants, public outreach and scholarship programs.
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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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Eating without animals
As issues of animal care are raised in Ohio, Buckeye Farm News wants to understand the views of the 98 percent of people who don't see the world through a farmer's eyes. The goal is to create a starting point for dialogue.
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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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