Looking at legislation
Here’s a brief look at some agriculture-related legislation in which Ohio Farm Bureau Federation is involved and/or continues to monitor at the Statehouse.
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OFBF is currently following state legislation involving drainage, oil drilling, deer and several other issues.
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Farmers gathered with other community members to share a meal and raise money for a local humane organization.
Local food connects a community at county Farm Bureau event
Medina County Farm Bureau hosts farm tour and dinner in woods on a local dairy farm featuring local foods, and benefiting a local animal shelter.
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Our Ohio cooking instructor Marilou Suszko, right, explains cuts of pork.
Local events connect Ohioans to the farm
Nearly 40 Grow and Know events have taken place throughout the state ranging from local foods cooking classes and farm tours to farm market tours and on-farm dinners.
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Lea Kimley (third from left) was recognized for exhibiting the Grand Champion Barrow at the Ohio State Fair.
Local celebration honors Clark County State Fair champion
Bob Evans Restaurants, JD Equipment and Ohio Farm Bureau Federation hosted a community celebration Aug. 20 at a Clark County Bob Evans Restaurant honoring Lea Kimley and her family on their achievement: exhibiting the Grand Champion Barrow at the 2012 Ohio State Fair.
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Local action protects area farmers from road restriction
Harrison County Farm Bureau took immediate action when a village council talked about enforcing the weight limit on a road used by chicken producers.
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Lobbying via video
Guernsey County Farm Bureau uses electronic communication to meet with legislators.
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Members of OFBF Advisory Teams will meet to discuss issues and make policy recommendations.
Livestock, climate issues to be discussed at OFBF conference
Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual Trends and Issues conference will feature presenters on animal agriculture and consumer issues, climate change and an update on livestock care and the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board.
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Livestock meeting is April 6
The Ohio Livestock Coalition is holding its annual meeting and industry symposium on April 6 at Der Dutchman in Plain City.
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Livestock lessons
Charlie Arnot, CEO of the Center for Food Integrity, discusses animal agriculture issues with OFBF organization directors during a training meeting held last month in Columbus.
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Livestock issues discussed on Town Hall Ohio
Modern livestock agriculture and its adversaries are highlighted on this week’s episode of Town Hall Ohio.
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