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Trent Loos speaks during an event held at the Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center in Columbus.
Stimulus money has positive impacts for farmers
Stimulus package investments in infrastructure, broadband and renewable energy are of particular interest to Ohio farmers.
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Stenholm to speak at Leadership Conference
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.
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Steer clear of car accident scams
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.
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Statement on governor's plan to deal with the budget shortfall
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation recognizes the challenges facing Gov. Strickland and the Ohio General Assembly
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Statement from the Center for Food and Animal Issues regarding egg farm fire
“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."
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Supporters celebrate Issue 2's passage Tuesday evening
Statement from Ohioans for Livestock Care in response to passage of Issue 2
The Ohioans for Livestock Care Political Action Committee (PAC) today released the following statement in response to the passage of State Issue 2.
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Statement from Ohio Agriculture Director Regarding the Passage of Issue 2
Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Robert Boggs today issued a statement regarding the passage of Ohio’s Issue 2 ballot initiative.
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Statement by AFBF President Stallman regarding ballot victory in Ohio, Texas
Voters made solid statements in two ballot measures vital to the success of agriculture.
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Low milk prices have hit dairy farmers extremely hard over the past year. Hog farmers are also struggling through tough
State, federal programs provide financial help for struggling farmers
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.
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State, farmers continue efforts to improve Grand Lake St. Marys
Regulators are planning to continue to work with farmers following the release of new rules resulting from pollution concerns in the Grand Lake St. Marys watershed.
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State policy development committee members meet for the first time this week to learn about emerging issues.
State policy development committee continues grassroots process
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) develops policy each year through a member-driven grassroots process that is well underway and continues this week with the first meeting of the state policy development committee.
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Rep. Robert Sprague (speaking) is joined by OFBF's Beth Vanderkooi (left) and lawmakers in support of expanding Ag-LINK.
State lawmakers want to expand agricultural loan program
Ohio Farm Bureau is supporting legislation to modify the Agricultural Linked Deposit Program.
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State fair success
OFBF coordinated the “Land and Living: Agriculture Your Link to Life” exhibit at the Ohio State Fair where an estimated 350,000 fairgoers participated in an interactive agricultural display in a 32,000-square-foot building used exclusively for the display. More than 9,000 children planted a flower and took it home as part of the Green2Go exhibit, 5,256 children participated in a pedal tractor course called the OFBF Country Cruise, and 28 memberships were sold during the fair.
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State Fair kicks off with visit from Governor
The Ohio State Fair got off to a soggy start on Wednesday, but it wasn’t enough to dampen the spirits of eager fairgoers and the activity in Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s (OFBF) “Land and Living” exhibit.
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A few of the "Agriculture in Our Backyard" horticulture contest entries
State Fair exhibit connects community with farmers
Fun, hands-on agricultural experiences are the centerpiece of Ohio Farm Bureau’s exhibit at the Ohio State Fair. Last year the 'Land and Living' exhibit located in the Nationwide Donahey Ag & Hort Building drew an estimated 350,000 visitors who learned about agriculture’s link to everyday life.
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State budget process continues to unfold
Testimony is heating up in the Ohio Statehouse as advocates pursue changes to initial funding proposals for state agencies and programs. While the budget process is just getting underway, Ohio Farm Bureau is keeping a close eye on how the final budget may shape up.
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State budget may eliminate estate tax
After more than a month of deliberations, the Ohio House passed its version of the state budget after making a series of changes to the proposal offered earlier this year by Gov. John Kasich, including a repeal of the Ohio Estate Tax.
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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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State auditor wants to ‘skinny down’ government
State Auditor Dave Yost is on a mission to cut the fat out of state and local governments.
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State agencies offer up nutrient management draft legislation
An overview of what is going on with draft nutrient management legislation, what Farm Bureau thinks and how we got here.
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Stasiulewicz joins Farm Bureau IT team
Jason Stasiulewicz has been named systems administrator for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
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Stark County Farm Bureau partner in jail garden to benefit community
An innovative project at the Stark County Jail resulted in an educational opportunity for inmates and a long-term benefit for the clients of Meals on Wheels in Stark and Wayne counties.
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OFBF President Brent Porteus shared experiences of Issue 2 with Farm Bureau members in Seattle
Stallman: OFBF shows agriculture’s “new attitude”
American Farm Bureau President calls on American agriculture to unite during annual address.
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Stallman: OFBF shows agriculture’s ‘new attitude’
American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) President Bob Stallman delivered a passionate annual address to Farm Bureau members in Seattle, showcasing Ohio Farm Bureau as an example for the nation.
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