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Opinion: EPA is wrong to prejudge livestock farm
~ Christopher Henney, OFBF Director of Legislative Relations
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Opinion:Thanks to OFBF’s trustees
Bob and Autumn Morrison, Jefferson County
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Increasing income levels in the booming Chinese economy increase the demand for soy products.
Opinion: OSC testing the waters of China’s sea of soybean export potential
by Matt Reese
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Farmers win environmental, good neighbor awards
Six Ohio agricultural producers recently received the 2009 Environmental Stewardship Award from commodity organizations and the Ohio Livestock Coalition (OLC)
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Farmers encouraged to use social networking sites
Many farmers are finding social media to be a key tool in educating consumers and combating animal rights activists.
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History in the making
In celebration of its 90th anniversary, American Farm Bureau commissioned a history titled “Forward Farm Bureau.”
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Ohio boasts best logger
Redoutey Logging, Scioto County, recently accepted the 2009 National Outstanding Logger of the Year award.
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Equine enthusiasts call for expanded gaming
COLUMBUS - Members of Ohio’s equine industry rallied at the Statehouse Tuesday to support a measure to place slot machines in Ohio racetracks.
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Extraordinary Ohioans committed to Ag Inducted into Ohio Ag Hall of Fame
From the Ohio Agricultural Council
Four Ohioans who have committed their lives to working in, promoting and advocating for Ohio’s agriculture industry will be honored Friday, August 7, 2009 by the Ohio Agricultural Council (OAC), when they are inducted to the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame.
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Bumgarner to lead OFBF Center for Food and Animal Issues
COLUMBUS, Ohio (OFBF) - Michael A. Bumgarner has been named vice president of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s (OFBF) new Center for Food and Animal Issues. His appointment is effective July 1, 2009.
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AFBF: Broadband Internet Critical for Rural America
People who live and work in rural America are often unable to access the same educational, medical, business and government services as Americans living in more populated areas, and access to modern broadband Internet service has the potential to correct this inequity, according to the AFBF.
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Ohio is the nation's second largest egg producer
Report: Proposed livestock regulations would cost farmers
A recent report from an Ohio State University economist says that if Ohio were to adopt regulations on animal production similar to those recently passed in California, the state’s egg industry “would be decimated.”
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Eating without animals
As issues of animal care are raised in Ohio, Buckeye Farm News wants to understand the views of the 98 percent of people who don't see the world through a farmer's eyes. The goal is to create a starting point for dialogue.
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State Budget - Senate maintains restored funds for Extension, OARDC
For now, the Senate has agreed with the House to restore some of the funding that was initially cut from Ohio State Extension and the Ohio Agricultural Research and Development Center (OARDC) in the state budget.
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Bumgarner to lead OFBF Center for Food and Animal Issues
Michael A. Bumgarner has been named vice president of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s (OFBF) new Center for Food and Animal Issues.
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News Briefs
Land use, organic farming, honeybee colony decline, USDA fruit and vegetable advisory committee, EPA Agricultural Advisor and fumigant pesticide restrictions.
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Government would get more control in proposed Clean Water Act bill
Proposed changes to the Clean Water Act could negatively affect Ohio farmers if passed.
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Steve Hirsch, second from left, told U.S. House lawmakers that efforts to address food safety should be practical.
OFBF’s Hirsch testifies on Capitol Hill
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) First Vice President Steve Hirsch believes that a single, one-size-fits-all national food safety system simply won’t work in the United States. He made that point last month while testifying before a U.S. House Ag subcommittee.
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NATIONWIDE NEWS - Certification assures top service
Farming is a complex, high-risk business. And farmers should expect their insurance agent to provide a high quality farm policy, exceptional service and, most of all, an in-depth understanding of the risks and challenges of farming.
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Hundreds of horse enthusiasts, including Farm Bureau members, rallied at the Statehouse last month.
Equine enthusiasts call for slots at racetracks
Members of Ohio’s equine industry rallied at the Statehouse last month to support a measure to place slot machines in Ohio racetracks.
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Productive workers help drive membership push
Productive OFBF workers have been a driving force behind this year’s membership campaign.
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Coming next on Ohio Farm & Country
The July Ohio Farm and Country will feature a segment on how technology and research in the soybean seed industry has advanced over the years, and what might be on the horizon.
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‘09 Leadership Conference will help counties take action
Ohio Farm Bureau’s Leadership Conference will be held Aug. 10 and 11 at the Hyatt Regency in Columbus.
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