Do you need an oil spill plan?
The compliance date for farms to have Spill Prevention, Control and Countermeasure (SPCC) Plans is May 10.
This article has 0 Comments
News & Events
Connect
What's this?Recent Articles
- Prepare for pipeline development increases across Ohio
- Ohio Livestock Coalition accepting nominations for 'Neighbor of the Year' awards
- Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees announced
- Ohio Congressional delegation involved in Farm Bill progress
- It’s half a ton, it’s on the loose and it wants to run. Stay calm?
Member of the News Media?
Reporters, please visit our news room located in the Media and Publications section of this site.
![[160x120]_epa_logo_320x240.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_epa_logo_320x240.jpg){kind=logo}
![[160x120]_epa_logo_320x2401.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_epa_logo_320x2401.jpg){kind=logo}
Do you have an SPCC plan?
The May 10 deadline for farmers to have completed a Spill Prevention, Containment and Control Plan (SPCC) is quickly approaching, but EPA will not enforce this rule on farms until Sept. 30.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_joining_is_1st_step_320x240.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_joining_is_1st_step_320x240.jpg)
Do you believe farming has a future in Ohio?
If you were to draft a 100-page plan of what agriculture and rural Ohio should look like, what would you write? More importantly, how would you put it into action? That’s exactly what Ohio farmers consider each year as they review and update Ohio Farm Bureau’s policy book.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_danielbock.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_danielbock.jpg)
Daniel Bock
Do the big shots make the calls, or is it the grassroots?
Medina County farmer Dan Bock was asked to participate on Ohio Farm Bureau's policy development committee. His first question was 'Am I qualified?'
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_Wildlife.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_Wildlife.jpg)
The DOW is encouraging hunters to donate more venison to the Farmers and Hunters Feeding the Hungry program.
Division of Wildlife issues challenge to help feed the hungry
The Ohio Division of Wildlife (DOW) recently issued a challenge to Ohio hunters to double the amount of venison that is donated to Ohioans in need.
This article has 0 Comments
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.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_Brown.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_Brown.jpg)
Sen. Sherrod Brown (2nd from right) joined Ohio Farm Bureau President Steve Hirsch (2nd from left) on Town Hall Ohio
Diverse group of farmers gather to offer Sen. Brown input on farm bill
OFBF President Steve Hirsch recently hosted Sen. Sherrod Brown on his farm for a roundtable listening session on the upcoming farm bill.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_SocialMediaGuide.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_SocialMediaGuide.jpg)
Discover your social Web with OFBF’s Guide to Social Media
“Find us on Facebook.” “Follow us On Twitter.” By uttering these phrases, countless organizations expect people to go online and find out what all the social media fuss is about. But most don’t take the time to show how to go about finding somebody on Facebook or following them on Twitter.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_AFBF_logo_320x2401.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_AFBF_logo_320x2401.jpg){kind=logo}
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.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_malabargk.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_malabargk.jpg)
A sellout crowd attended OFBF's first Grow and Know event at Malabar Farm to learn more about producing food.
Dinner table conversation
Earlier this year, a Los Angeles Times columnist tried to navigate a “long-overdue” national discussion about food and farming.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_kvamme.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_kvamme.jpg)
Mark Kvamme, left, a California venture capitalist, is leading Ohio's efforts to retain and attract jobs.
Development director: Ohio has great potential for attracting new businesses
The head of the newly created JobsOhio wants to make one thing clear – the Department of Development is not going to be eliminated.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_alfalfa.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_alfalfa.jpg)
Photo Credit: istockphoto.com
Deregulation of genetically modified alfalfa stirs debate about 'coexistence'
USDA announced it would fully deregulate Round-Up Ready alfalfa, calling for “coexistence” between growers who use genetically modified crops and those who don’t. Groups such as American Farm Bureau Federation and National Corn Growers Association welcomed the decision.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_CDL.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_CDL.jpg)
Farmers feared new regulations would require them to obtain a commercial drivers license.
Department of Transportation says no new CDL requirements for farmers
The U.S. Department of Transportation has listened to the concerns of farmers and said it will not issue new regulations related to agricultural transportation and commercial drivers license (CDL) provisions, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_ofbf_logo_13.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_ofbf_logo_13.jpg){kind=logo}
Department of Labor withdraws farm youth labor proposal
The cooperative efforts by members of the Ohio Farm Bureau and the Ohio Association of Agricultural Educators played a significant role in convincing the Department of Labor that its proposed rules were ill-conceived and unnecessary.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_DC_postcards.png](/uploads/[160x120]_DC_postcards.png)
Young Agricultural Professionals recently delivered 1,576 postcards from Ohio farmers to lawmakers.
Delivering a message
A group of Ohio Farm Bureau Young Agricultural Professionals recently delivered 1,576 postcards from Ohio farmers to lawmakers urging them to “Put death taxes to rest.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_Peterson_ODA_latecrops_320x240.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_Peterson_ODA_latecrops_320x240.jpg)
State Rep. and past Ohio Farm Bureau President Bob Peterson shares the impact of wet weather on his Fayette County farm.
Delayed planting raises questions for farmers
Farm community representatives meet at Ohio Department of Agriculture to discuss unusually wet spring, delayed planting risks and options for farmers.
This article has 0 Comments
Deficit, regional differences shaping farm bill talks
How much money will it cost and where will it come from? With heightened awareness about federal spending, those will be the two questions lawmakers will be asking about every proposal they consider, including the 2012 Farm Bill.
This article has 0 Comments
Deer harvest surpasses quarter of a million?
A total of 252,017 deer were killed during Ohio’s 2008-09 hunting season, according to the Ohio Division of Wildlife.
This article has 0 Comments
Decision Time: Producers consider ACRE
Now that details are out on the new Average Crop Revenue Election (ACRE) program, farmers must decide whether to enroll in the new, state revenue-based program instead of the traditional system.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_county_volunteer_search_320x240.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_county_volunteer_search_320x240.jpg)
December 2012 County Farm Bureau Round-up
County Farm Bureaus share scholarship opportunities, highlight local leaders who have played a big role in shaping Ohio Farm Bureau’s actions in 2013, host cooking competitions and more in this month’s County Farm Bureau Round-up.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_council.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_council.jpg)
The Ridgerunners advisory council has been meeting for more than 50 years.
Decades later, Ohio Farm Bureau Advisory Councils continue to discuss issues
Jean Miller knows the value of Farm Bureau’s Advisory Councils goes much deeper than talking about agriculture and other issues. Over the years it has been about friendships and making a difference in the community.
This article has 0 Comments
Debt reduction committee could impact farm programs
Farmers are watching to see if farm programs will be on the chopping block as 12 members of a federal 'super committee' prepare to identify ways to reduce the national debt.
This article has 0 Comments
Deadlines upcoming for several Young Ag Professionals events
A series of activities and contests for Young Agricultural Professionals are coming up, and the first deadline is this month.
This article has 0 Comments
Deadlines near for conferences and contests
Teenagers from Ohio Farm Bureau member families and their parents are invited to apply to iLead, a new one-day leadership training. Young Ag Professionals are invited to apply and participate in the Discussion Meet.
This article has 0 Comments
Deadline is March 1 to nominate a good neighbor
Do you know someone who has positively developed or enhanced relationships between neighbors in Ohio’s farm communities? The Ohio Livestock Coalition (OLC), in partnership with OFBF, is now accepting nominations for the 2011 Neighbor of the Year awards.
This article has 0 Comments