Low milk prices have hit dairy farmers extremely hard over the past year. Hog farmers are also struggling through tough
Published Nov. 12, 2009
Whether it’s a drop in demand for their products, negative publicity or rising grain and fuel costs, some farmers across Ohio are feeling financially pinched and turning to state and federal agencies for help.
Published Nov. 5, 2009
Voters made solid statements in two ballot measures vital to the success of agriculture.
Published Nov. 3, 2009
Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Robert Boggs today issued a statement regarding the passage of Ohio’s Issue 2 ballot initiative.
Supporters celebrate Issue 2's passage Tuesday evening
Published Nov. 3, 2009
The Ohioans for Livestock Care Political Action Committee (PAC) today released the following statement in response to the passage of State Issue 2.
Published Mar. 25, 2010
“We applaud the efforts of public safety personnel, volunteers and those in the agricultural community who rallied in response to the recent devastating fire at Ohio Fresh Eggs in Marseilles."
Published Oct. 2, 2009
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation recognizes the challenges facing Gov. Strickland and the Ohio General Assembly
Published Nov. 15, 2011
Nationwide is looking out for our policyholders with the help of a Special Investigations Unit (SIU), a team of over 250 professional investigators who detect, investigate and help prevent fraud. SIU also trains claims associates to identify fraud schemes.
Published Jul. 16, 2009
Former U.S. Rep. Charles Stenholm will be the keynote speaker at OFBF’s 2009 Leadership Conference. Stenholm, who represented Texas residents in Congress for 13 terms, now advocates in Washington on behalf of the agriculture industry.
Published Feb. 26, 2009
Stimulus package investments in infrastructure, broadband and renewable energy are of particular interest to Ohio farmers.
Trent Loos speaks during an event held at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus.
Published May. 25, 2011
Farmer says conversation with consumers needs a change in tone.
Gov. Strickland signed HB 414 on Wednesday, immediatiely enacting the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board.
Published Mar. 31, 2010
Calling it the right approach for Ohioans, Gov. Ted Strickland today signed H.B. 414 which will allow the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board to move forward.
Strickland (left) and Kasich addressed farmers at Ag Day at the Capitol on Tuesday
Published Feb. 25, 2010
Ohio Democratic Governor Ted Strickland and his GOP rival candidate John Kasich both declared their opposition to a ballot measure being planned by the out-of-state activist organization the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).
Published Oct. 3, 2012
Ohio Farm Bureau is teaming up with 4-H and FFA on a program that will teach high school students how to take action in the government process.
Farmer John Price answers students' questions about raising pigs.
Published Jun. 24, 2011
Two elementary school classes recently received a field trip to Price Farms Organics in Delaware County after winning a statewide essay contest from the Ohio Livestock Coalition.
OFBF President Brent Porteus (left) accepts the Pinnacle Award from AFBF President Bob Stallman
Published Jan. 11, 2010
Ohio Farm Bureau racks up honors at annual meeting
Children complete farm chores each morning at Stratford Ecological Center's Farm Camps
Published Aug. 6, 2012
Stratford Ecological Center in Delaware County offers several summer camps for children and youth that provide the opportunity for them to experience life on a farm. Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation awarded an Agricultural Action and Awareness Grant to Stratford Ecological Center for its children’s program.
OFBF President Steve Hirsch joins Pat and Bobby Moser at a recent event that launched the Moser Scholars Program.
Published Sep. 11, 2012
During a gathering to recognize retiring Ohio State University Dean Bobby Moser and his wife Pat, Ohio’s food and farm community raised more than $900,000 to support students in the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences.
Published Oct. 12, 2011
Ohio Farm Bureau is pleased with a recent ruling from the Ohio Supreme Court that upholds the private property rights of landowners along Lake Erie.
Published Apr. 18, 2012
In a unanimous decision, the U.S. Supreme Court recently sided with landowners who were denied their day in court after the EPA ordered them to stop construction on what the agency said was a wetland.
Published Jun. 23, 2011
Consumer confidence in food safety is at its highest point in seven years, with 88 percent of shoppers 'completely' or 'somewhat' confident in the safety of food at the supermarket, according to the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) U.S. Grocery Shopper Trends report released earlier this month.
As the drought drives up the price of corn, beef output is expected to drop to a nine-year low.
Published Sep. 11, 2012
Meat and poultry prices are expected to drop over the next few months before jumping to possible record-high prices. This year’s drought — the worst in half a century -— is the reason for the bouncing around of prices.
Published Sep. 24, 2009
All Jim Westfall wanted to do was clean up his tractor and get the lime off it. But the way he did it almost killed him.
Published Jul. 16, 2009
As Ohio faces the question of how to set standards for farm animal treatment, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) is supporting an effort that would ensure all sides of the issue are heard.
Published Oct. 15, 2009
Consumers need to hear from farmers during final days of livestock care campaign
A look behind the scenes of our May 29 Animal ID Web Meeting.
Published May. 31, 2013
Dr. Leah C. Dorman shares her thoughts about her first time hosting a web meeting, and how Ohio farmers can get all the details on the new Animal ID requirements.