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Voters to decide veteran compensation, gambling issues
Two state issues that voters Nov. 3 will be deciding deal with compensation for military veterans and casinos in four Ohio cities.
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From left, Don Smith, Larry and Betsy Moore, Barbara Sinn, Kathy and Steve Frankenburg (front) and Michel family (back).
Farmers honored for conservation efforts
Five farm families were honored for their long-standing dedication to natural resource conservation during ceremonies at the Farm Science Review.
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Moroschan receives crop advising award
David Moroschan of Seneca County recently received Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual Excellence in Crop Advising Award.
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Farmers, supporters rally for Issue 2 in Columbus
Broad support shown for Livestock Care
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Gordon Gee talks about State Issue 2
Dr. Gee gave Ohio Farm Bureau his opinion on Issue 2 during recording of its Town Hall Ohio radio program. Here's what he had to say.
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Small farmers would be hit hardest by USDA food safety proposal
Ohio Farm Bureau speaks out at USDA hearing
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OSU’s Gee and new vet school dean to appear on Town Hall Ohio
Ohio State University President E. Gordon Gee and OSU’s new Dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine Lonnie King are this week’s special guests on Town Hall Ohio.
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AFBF: Staple Food Prices Trending Down From Year Ago
Retail food prices at the supermarket decreased slightly for the fourth consecutive quarter and are significantly lower than one year ago, according to the latest American Farm Bureau Federation Marketbasket Survey.
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Issue 2 to hit airwaves in Cleveland on Tuesday
Ohio Farm Bureau's Jack Fisher, HSUS's Paul Shapiro to debate State Issue 2 live on Cleveland radio station. Listeners calls will be taken.
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The Faces of Issue 2
Out of state animal rights activists say Issue 2 is about “big ag” and not family farms. With nearly 60,000 family farmers in its membership, Ohio Farm Bureau knows this isn’t true. Meet some multigenerational family farmers who agree.
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Statement on governor's plan to deal with the budget shortfall
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation recognizes the challenges facing Gov. Strickland and the Ohio General Assembly
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AFBF: Proposed Changes to Renewable Fuel Standard Bad for Farmers
Changes to the Renewable Fuel Standard proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) would impede the growth of the U.S. biofuels industry, limit opportunity for American farmers and ranchers to grow their businesses and hinder American energy independence, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
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Safe, Local Ohio Food launches Statewide Issue 2 outreach
Ad campaign, Web site, rallies call for YES vote for Issue 2
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News Briefs
Farm income & expenses forecast, broadband funds, new commission, pork support, value-added grants, new Web site for beginning farmers and country of origin labels.
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What's behind the recent increases in CAUV?
Some rural landowners may be surprised when discovering their latest CAUV (Current Agricultural Use Valuation) values have increased some several hundred percent over the last three years.
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Ohioans signed their names to express opposition to House climate legislation during a rally in Lima last month.
Farmers want changes as climate bill goes to Senate
Saying that it could reduce net farm income by more than $5 billion over the next 10 years, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) President Brent Porteus recently told a panel of lawmakers that farmers were concerned about cap and trade legislation passed by the U.S. House.
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Farmers of Ohio Unite
“Now is the time for all farmers, regardless of what they produce, to come together in a unified effort to protect Ohio agriculture,”
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Three bills farmers need to watch
Congress may take action this fall on three bills of critical importance to farmers. According to the American Farm Bureau, here is what you should know.
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Web site to match farmers with desired hunters
It’s not quite E-harmony.com, but a new Web site is hoping to match farmers and hunters in four Ohio counties.
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County Farm Bureau News
Updates from Mercer, Delaware and Wayne County Farm Bureaus.
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'Leadership Buffet' helps OFBF members improve leadership, public speaking skill
Ohio Farm Bureau’s Leadership Buffet is continuing to grow with hundreds of members participating in seminars that work at improving their leadership skills.
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Marilyn Suzko, center, was a featured chef at the From Field to Table event.
Our Ohio: Telling Agriculture’s Story
Our Ohio out and about and Web site updates
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Nationwide News: Nationwide’s equine insurance addresses horse owner liabilities
AgriChoice a new breed of equine insurance
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