Brown County receives soil education grant
Brown County Farm Bureau has received a $500 mini-grant from the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture and the AFB Women’s Leadership Committee.
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Briefs: AFBF criticizes proposed EPA guidelines, century farm stories wanted
The Environmental Protection Agency’s “Clean Water Act Protection Guide” is one step closer to being implemented; An interactive website launched by the American Farm Bureau Federation for Agriculture last year to celebrate century farms will be expanded with more articles and videos,
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Bridging the Gap
Critics don't understand modern agriculture. Or they just don't like it. In either case, they're pointing their fingers at farmers.
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Adam and Aubrey Bolender
Bolenders, Weaver will represent Ohio in national competitions
Adam and Aubrey Bolender of Russelville have been recognized as the 2010 Outstanding Young Farmers. Jenifer Weaver of North Jackson was recognized as the recipient of the Excellence in Agriculture Award
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Adam and Aubrey Bolender
Bolenders named OFBF’s Outstanding Young Farmers
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation has named Adam and Aubrey Bolender of Russelville as its 2010 Outstanding Young Farmers. They will represent Ohio in the national contest during the American Farm Bureau Federation annual meeting in Atlanta in January.
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Outgoing Director of Agriculture Robert Boggs (l) was recognized for his work by OFBF President Brent Porteus.
Boggs: Livestock Care Board making progress, slowly
The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board is moving slowly, but that’s because it is being thorough, Ohio Department of Agriculture Director (ODA) Robert Boggs told attendees at Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual meeting.
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From left: David & Steve Hirsh, Troy Elwer, Mike Townsley, Jack Fisher (complete caption at end of story)
Bob Evans, Ohio Farm Bureau partner in support of local youth at Ohio State Fair
Bob Evans Farms, in partnership with Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, purchased the Reserve Grand Champion Barrow for $20,000 at the Ohio State Fair's 2011 Sale of Champions.
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Mike Townsley (in red), of Bob Evans is seated next to OFBF's Steve Hirsch at the 2010 Sale of Champions.
Bob Evans, OFBF invest in youth with hog purchase
Bob Evans Farms returns to Sale of Champions.
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The Grand Champion Barrow was exhibited by Lea Kimley.
Bob Evans Farms, Ohio Farm Bureau, JD Equipment Purchase Grand Champion Barrow
Companies partner to support local youth at Ohio State Fair's 2012 Sale of Champions
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Mike Townsley, right, of Bob Evans Farms and OFBF First Vice President Steve Hirsch are welcomed by Dr. Bobby Moser.
Bob Evans Farms, OFBF invest in youth programs at Sale of Champions
Bob Evans Farms, in partnership with Ohio Farm Bureau, purchased this year’s reserve grand champion market barrow at the Ohio State Fair, which will help support youth involvement in agriculture.
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Board recommends 'Yes' on Issue 2, urges members to study both points of view
Ohio Farm Bureau board members recognized strong emotions on both sides of the Senate Bill 5/Issue 2 debate, but believed it was the responsibility of leadership to make a recommendation to members.
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A crowd filled the hearing room at the Ohio Department of Ag during the April 5 Livestock Care Standards Board meeting.
Board reaches consensus on veal standards
The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board is past its final major hurdle in establishing the first comprehensive set of standards for animal care in Ohio.
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Feedstocks are delivered to quasar energy group's facility in Wooster.
Biogas expansion in Ohio relies on manure, other wastes generated on the farm
A new regional biogas plant and more than a dozen anaerobic digesters in the works are helping Ohio increase its presence in the renewable energy industry.
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Biodiesel grants available to Ohio school districts
Thanks to the Biodiesel School Bus Grant Program, 21 school districts are already powering their buses with soy biodiesel and providing cleaner air for their students.
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Bio-based toner resin offers eco-friendly alternative
Advanced Image Resources Inc. (AIR) is giving consumers a choice to use their printers and copiers and be environmentally friendly while doing it.
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Bills may soon ban horse slaughter
Two major pieces of legislation banning horse slaughter are expected to be reintroduced.
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Bill would establish Ohio Agriculture Week
Citing the contributions of Ohio’s farmers to the economy and the state’s rich agricultural heritage, OFBF testified in favor of a bill that would designate the week of Thanksgiving as Ohio Agriculture Week.
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In some rural areas, large animal veterinarians are in short supply.
Bill would address veterinarian shortage
The U.S. House this month passed a bill that would help increase the number of veterinarians working in livestock and food animal practices and in key public health fields. The American Farm Bureau Federation is urging the Senate to follow suit.
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OFBF's Chris Henney testified in favor of the bill
Bill will allow ODA to administer part of NPDES program
Passed in the Senate Wednesday, a bill to help facilitate the transfer of the NPDES program for concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) and storm water associated with construction activity to ODA from Ohio EPA is now awaiting the governor’s signature.
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Bill proposing rules on Lake Erie water withdrawal passes Ohio House
House Bill (HB) 473, a bill proposing rules on how much water farms and factories in Ohio can draw from Lake Erie, passed the Ohio House of Representatives April 25 with a vote of 59-38.
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Gov. Strickland signs SB 131, joined by bill sponsors Sens. Cafaro (left) and Gillmor.
Bill directs state to use bio-products
Gov. Ted Strickland has signed Senate Bill 131, sponsored by Sens. Karen Gillmor, R-Tiffin, and Capri Cafaro, D-Hubbard, which will establish a bio-products preferred purchasing program, making Ohio the first state in the country with such a program in statute.
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Farmers and agricultural professionals discuss new tools and a new tone to help them connect with customers.
Beyond the Choir: Ohio agvocates work to reach out to nonfarmers
The AgChat Foundation’s recent Agvocacy 2.0 Conference in Nashville was anything but a traditional farmer and rancher gathering.
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Steve Berk
Berk named organization director
Steve Berk has been named organization director for Ohio Farm Bureau in Clinton, Fayette, Greene and Warren counties.
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Class members have learned from each other while touring local farms, research sites and meeting government officials.
Being an Ohio Farm Bureau member helps build a resilient food community
New series of articles looks at how being a Farm Bureau member helps build a resilient food community.
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An early Farm Bureau ad describes the power of bringing people together to solve problems.
Before there was ‘farm bureau,’ there was a will to work together
When Ohio Farm Bureau leaders could not yet provide a long list of legislative accomplishments, programs and services, they communicated a belief that inspired farmers to lead the organization to where it is today.
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