AgriPOWER Institute developing new leaders
Since 2008, Ohio Farm Bureau's AgriPOWER Institute training program has been developing future advocates for agriculture.
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Members of AgriPOWER Class Three
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AgriPOWER graduates 22 advocates
A class of 22 recently graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Institute, an intensive leadership training program launched in 2008 to help farmers and agricultural professionals gain influence over public policy issues.
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Class V of AgriPOWER Institute at graduation.
AgriPOWER Class V graduates
AgriPOWER Institute Class V has graduated. Ohio Farm Bureau's Callie Wells, member of Class V, provides her thoughts on the relationships built and value of the leadership program.
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AgriPOWER class hears from HSUS rep
Paul Shapiro, the director of the Humane Society of the United States’ (HSUS) Factory Farming Campaign, recently spoke to OFBF's AgriPOWER Institute, a group of individuals wishing to enhance their leadership skills in becoming advocates for agriculture.
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Joachim Schaeger, a German agricultural administrator, discusses farming issues with members of the AgriPOWER class.
AgriPOWER class explores Washington
Members of OFBF’s AgriPOWER Institute, an intensive leadership program designed to produce future agricultural leaders, took a close look at Washington politics during a recent trip to the nation’s capitol.
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Agriculture's role in food cost discussion
The price of food is a hot topic. Discussions about everything from Egyptian political unrest to climate change to economic recovery have economists, activists, politicians and bloggers talking about food prices. Farmers should be too.
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You can learn more about Ohio Farm Bureau's budget priorities by visiting http://bit.ly/ofbfbudget.
Agriculture programs among those facing cuts in state budget proposal
The Ohio Department of Agriculture would see its funding drop by just under 9 percent in a two-year state budget proposed by Gov. John Kasich.
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The attached booklet contains profiles of agricultural education programs and resources.
Agriculture education program and resource profiles
The agriculture community is passionate about agriculture education. Whether it’s training the next generation of farmers or reaching out to the 98 percent of individuals who are several generations removed from first-hand farming experiences, we know there is a need to connect agriculture education to many audiences.
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Lawmakers will sort through the governor's plans over the coming months.
Agriculture among sectors to see cuts, fee hikes in budget plan
On the heels of his proposal to prevent a more than $7 billion budget shortfall, Gov. Ted Strickland recently told Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) members that it’s time for the state to toughen up and make wise decisions.
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OFBF's Distinguished Service Award winners, from left, are Micki Zartman, Esther Welch, Sarah James and Jim Buchy.
Agricultural leaders honored
Four outstanding leaders in Ohio agriculture were honored with Distinguished Service Awards from OFBF. The honorees were former state Rep. Jim Buchy, volunteer Sarah James, communicator Esther Welch and educator Micki Zartman.
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Agricultural Labor Reform to be Considered by Senate
The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee has passed Immigration Reform that creates a new legal status for agricultural workers: a Blue Card.
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Agreement Validates Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) has announced its support for the agreement announced today between the Ohioans for Livestock Care coalition and the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).
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Livestock Care Board members discussed the agreement to keep animal care issue of the ballot at a recent meeting
Agreement doesn't get rubber stamp from livestock board
Members of the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board welcomed a recent agreement to keep animal care issues off of the fall ballot but said it is just one of the factors it will consider.
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Farm Votes Matter is a project of Ohio Farm Bureau's AGGPAC
AGGPAC helps inform lawmakers about agriculture, provides voter information
AGGPAC is Ohio Farm Bureau's political action committee that monitors the voting records and political campaigns of Ohio’s elected officials at the state and national levels. Lawmakers who have a positive voting record on Ohio Farm Bureau’s key issues receive “Friend of Agriculture” designations
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Nationwide Associate Agent and Vice President of Jennings & Associates Inc, Margie Jennings talks to Cara Lawson of OFBF
Agent visits strengthen Ohio Farm Bureau, Nationwide partnership
Twice a year, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) coordinates a Nationwide Agent Visitation Week, which is an opportunity for Ohio Farm Bureau to reach out to the 456 Nationwide agents in Ohio to show appreciation for their support of the partnership between Nationwide and OFBF.
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Ag-Link program offers interest reductions
The Ohio Treasury offers the Agricultural Linked Deposit program (Ag-LINK) to provide reduced rate loans to help Ohio farmers offset the cost associated with feed, seed, fertilizer, and fuel.
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Ag-LINK Deposit program expanded
Gov. John Kasich signed into law this week legislation expanding funds to help Ohio farmers offset costs associated with feed, seed, fertilizer and fuel through the Agricultural Linked Deposit Program (Ag-LINK).
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Wenner training with the Peloton's new jersey.
Ag students to race in Pelotonia to support cancer research
A small group of Ohio State University agriculture students is teaming up in hopes to raise money and awareness for cancer research, and will represent agriculture in the upcoming Pelotonia bike ride Aug. 10-12.
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CAFFRE staff and business partners tasting tomato soy juice with Secretary Vilsack
Ag Secretary Vilsack visits Ohio State, highlights cancer-fighting research
A group of agricultural researchers at Ohio State University may be finding ways to help fight cancer. They shared their work with U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack during his visit to Ohio State University this week.
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Ag Linked Deposit program applications available
Ohio farmers can submit online applications for the Ohio Treasury’s 28th year of the Agricultural Linked Deposit Program (Ag-LINK). Applications are due March 13 at 5:00 PM.
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Ag is Cool Program to return to Ohio State Fair
Ohio Farm Bureau sponsors program giving fourth grade students, teachers free admission to the fair to learn about agriculture.
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Ag education continues to thrive, evolve in Ohio
So much more than cows and plows.
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Ag Districts can protect your farm investments
Ag Districts represent Ohio’s version of “right to farm” laws by providing protection to farmers from utility assessments, nuisance lawsuits and eminent domain takings.
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OFBF believes that the costs of regulating rual dust in would likely outweigh any benefit. Photo by istockphoto.com
Ag dealt a blow in dust case
Court ruling creates potential for more regulations on dust produced by farmers.
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2009 AgriPOWER graduating class.
Ag advocates complete training
An inaugural class of 20 selected individuals recently graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Institute.
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