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Jay Lehr kicked off Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s 91st annual meeting with a challenge to the farmers in attendance.
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Farmers consider consumer trust, animal care, regulations at OLC annual meeting
Ohio farmers discussed consumer trust, animal care, regulations and more at the 2011 Ohio Livestock Coalition Annual Meeting in April. Here's a recap of the conversations and presentations.
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Farmers encouraged to use social networking sites
Many farmers are finding social media to be a key tool in educating consumers and combating animal rights activists.
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Bob Scott sits in his truck above the Little Darby Creek, which flows through his Union County Farm.
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OFBF Communications Specialist Dan Toland shares the impact of social media on agriculture.
Farmers feeding off impact of social media
Social media has benefited agriculture in many ways, according to Ohio Farm Bureau Communications Specialist Dan Toland.
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Paul Morrison of Darke County shares his thoughts with fellow farmers during a Farm Bureau Advisory Team meeting.
Farmers hear about consumer, climate issues
Winning consumer trust is ultimately more important than defeating the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), according to a food industry expert who recently spoke at OFBF’s Trends and Issues Conference.
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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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The downturn in the economy has led to a spike in demand from food banks of more than 68 percent.
Farmers meet needs of hungry through Ohio Agricultural Clearance program
For more than a dozen years, the Ohio Association of Second Harvest Foodbanks’ Ohio Agricultural Clearance Program (OACP) has been the perfect partnership between farmers and food banks.
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Rep. Jim Zehringer, center, talks with Farm Bureau members from his district. Photo by Seth Teter
Farmers meet with state lawmakers
Ohio farmers met face to face with their lawmakers during Farm Bureau's Ag Day at the Capitol.
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Medina County Farm Bureau shows off their County Activity of Excellence Award Display at the annual meeting.
Farmers Navigating Waves of Change at Annual Meeting
Farmers recognized for 2011 accomplishments at American Farm Bureau's annual meeting in Hawaii, urged to create more across the U.S. in 2012.
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