At issue: farm bill, climate
OFBF's annual Trends and Issues Conference held in March focused on the farm bill and climate policy.
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Ohio Sen. Grendell, joined by Sen. Gibbs, gives testimony on a resolution against a tax on emissions from livestock.
Ohio senators speak out against ‘cow tax’
Ohio Sens. Timothy Grendell, R-Chesterland, and Bob Gibbs, R-Lakeville, are leading a state-based push to prevent farmers from facing a potential federal tax on greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) from livestock.
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Kim Rassi (l) and Peggy Buck were the winners of Our Ohio Chef Tami contest. Photo by Molly Pensyl
Our Ohio: Telling Agriculture’s Story
Our Ohio magazine, garden for cash and prizes, Chef Tami winners
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Teacher programs for 2009
Ohio Farm Bureau is offering two options for Ag in the Classroom training this summer.
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BWC reduces premium rates for non group employers
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) is making changes that will balance out the premium inequities created by group ratings.
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$2,500 reward
A Paulding County woman has received Ohio Farm Bureau’s $2,500 reward.
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From left, Emma, Bob, Autumn and Kaitlyn Morrision, Dennis and Chris Lashley-Lashley Tractor Sales & Jeff Elson, Kubota.
Kubota provides tractor to Outstanding Young Farmers
Bob and Autumn Morrison of Jefferson County recently received a Kubota M-Series tractor following their selection as Ohio Farm Bureau’s Outstanding Young Farm Couple.
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Amid budget cuts, Extension moves ahead with reorganization
Reduced funding forces layoffs, and more are projected
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Farmers air concerns in D.C.
Local leaders make trip as federal issues mount
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A guide to influencing farm, rural policy
Ever wonder why Farm Bureau supports one issue and opposes another, or how it makes up its mind on hot button topics such as tax policy or livestock regulations?
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News Briefs
Ethanol, greenhouse gases, ACRE calculator, Young Farmers, animal rights,
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County Farm Bureau presidents, shown here leaving Capitol Hill, met with lawmakers on a variety of federal issues.
County Presidents' Trip
Spending, livestock issues lead Washington talks
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Lawmakers want White House office for rural policy
Saying that his constituents face challenges just as unique as urban residents, Ohio Congressman Zack Space called on President Obama to establish a White House office dedicated to rural issues.
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Extremist attacks on the food chain rose in 2008
According to the Animal Agriculture Alliance, a watchdog for the livestock industry, attacks on the global food chain from animal rights and environmental extremists jumped 42 percent -- from 155 in 2007 to 220 in 2008.
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From the farm forum
Each year, U.S. House Minority Leader John Boehner holds a farm forum in his southwest Ohio district to discuss issues facing American agriculture. OFBF President Brent Porteus highlighted some of those issues for attendees during this year’s event. Below are excerpts from Porteus’ speech.
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Stallman
Rural agenda includes jobs, infrastructure
In comments at a U.S. Department of Agriculture outlook forum, American Farm Bureau President Bob Stallman said AFBF is employing a two-pronged approach to improve the quality of life in rural America.
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Alert system guards against metal theft
OFBF is continuing to explore ways it can work with the scrap metal industry and local law enforcement to address farmers’ concerns over metal theft.
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Our Ohio: Telling Agriculture’s Story
Local dining directory, discussion forums, Equine Affaire
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Coming next on Ohio Farm & Country
The latest census report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been published and the number of farms in this country is on the increase. But that’s not the case here in Ohio. Ohio Farm and Country in April will look at the latest numbers and highlight the diversity of Ohio agriculture.
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Hundreds gather for Young Ag Professionals Leadership Conference
Young Agricultural Professionals learned more about the ag industry and themselves when they attended the Young Ag Professionals Leadership Conference earlier this month in Columbus.
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2 different youth conferences offered this summer
Ohio Farm Bureau youths will have a chance to bond with each other and learn leadership skills at OFBF youth conferences this summer.
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May We Introduce…
Karen Debolt, Delaware County; Nick Kennedy, organization director for Columbiana, Portage, Stark and Summit counties.
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Medical Mutual health plans save Farm Bureau members money
Are you feeling the pinch of the current economic downturn? Did you know Ohio Farm Bureau’s health insurance partner, Medical Mutual, offers in-network preventive care at no additional cost and an opportunity to earn a $75 deductible credit?
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