Session helps farmers connect with consumers
Americans have increasing concerns about their food, from the farm to the fork. And farmers can be a valuable part of the conversation.
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Americans have increasing concerns about their food, from the farm to the fork. And farmers can be a valuable part of the conversation.
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The people and culture of rural Ohio will be showcased through a new promotion, which allows Farm Bureau members to win prizes for sharing photos and stories about how they are tied to agriculture.
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Ohio sheep and goat farmers invited to attend four February sessions concentrating on sheep and goat health programs.
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The Fort Loramie FFA Chapter in Shelby County has been named the $1,000 “People’s Choice” Grand Prize winner in the “Because I Care” video contest, sponsored by Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s Center for Food and Animal Issues.
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There is a debate taking place in Ohio's hunting community. Ohio Farm Bureau currently doesn't have a position on this issue. What do you think?
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Now through Aug. 31, 2011, Farm Bureau members bringing new members into the organization can earn free Farm Bureau gear for doing so.
Ohio teens are invited to join together for a unique set of summer leadership conferences sponsored by OFBF.
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As farmers prepare to spend long hours in the tractor seat, they should also ensure they have proper signage on their tractor. Ohio Farm Bureau Director of Legal Education Leah Curtis said Farm Bureau offices have been receiving calls from members looking for signs. She offers some reminders.
Floyd Simpson of Belmont County won the “most widely usable” award as part of the AFBF Farmer Idea Exchange contest.
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Cindy Cassell shares how she got involved in her county membership campaign, opportunities for engaging new Farm Bureau members, and what approaches to selling membership she finds most effective.
A large number of consumers are uninformed and uninterested in food issues, limiting the opportunity for farmers to reach out to them.
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Ohio Farm Bureau speaks out at USDA hearing
OFBF speaks out at hearing on leafy greens
Farm Bureau outlines concerns with the Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS)
The American Farm Bureau Federation says a proposal to regulate greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act would result in new taxes on livestock operations.
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Ohio Farm Bureau members are invited to free workshops that will help them better use social media to add their voice to online conversations about Ohio food and farming or who simply want to become involved in promoting agriculture or their business via social media.
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OFBF realized that to remain relevant to today’s and tomorrow’s consumers, it had to be proactive. The result is the organization’s venture into social media, where OFBF is visible, engaged and active in the places where people congregate and participate in conversations online.
Farmers and ranchers throughout the country are taking steps to change their energy consumption by using more green technology, according to American Farm Bureau.
An Ohio farm is among seven national winners of the cattle industry’s 2009 Environmental Stewardship Award.
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Third-graders tour Holter Dairy Farm as part of Ohio Livestock Coalition's For Your InFARMation Program
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A soy-based toner created with soybean oil, called AgriTone, is now available for select laser printers.
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After years of being a leader in world trade negotiations, the United States is now sitting on the sidelines.
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Bob Stallman delivered a passionate annual address to Farm Bureau members in Seattle, showcasing Ohio Farm Bureau as an example for the nation.
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American Farm Bureau President calls on American agriculture to unite during annual address.
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An innovative project at the Stark County Jail resulted in an educational opportunity for inmates and a long-term benefit for the clients of Meals on Wheels in Stark and Wayne counties.