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Buckeye Farm News Briefs - 2-24-11
The Ohio Division of Wildlife is holding open houses. | Clean Ohio Agricultural Easement Purchase Program applications are available. | A Kansas State study shows meat sales decline when media attention is given to animal welfare issues. | HSUS is working on a ballot measure in Washington state.
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Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association supports OFBF’s $2,500 Reward Program
The Buckeye State Sheriffs’ Association (BSSA) has announced it is supporting Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s (OFBF) $2,500 Reward Program.
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Budget bill has provisions of interest to farmers
The MBR includes Clean Ohio Fund provisions for $6 million to the Agricultural Easement Purchase Program and $36 million to the Green Space Conservation program.
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Ohio Farm Bureau and Wilmington College are exploring ways to work together to build a stronger agricultural community.
Building Community through Cooperation in Wilmington
Communications Specialist and Wilmington College graduate Chip Nelson shares how cooperative efforts between Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and the college are helping boost the local economy and provide a stronger future for students and Ohio agriculture.
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Sen. Cliff Hite visiting with Farm Bureau leaders at an AGGPAC sponsored luncheon.
Building relationships one elected official, one farmer at a time
Director of Political Education Doug Foxx discusses several events recently sponsored by AGGPAC, and shares how members can keep the lines of communication open and work toward creating stronger relationships with government officials.
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Early Farm Bureau leader Murray Lincoln's vision shaped Farm Bureau's future.
Built on Belief: Remembering why Farm Bureau was created
It was a matter of circumstance that lent a title to a movement. One hundred years ago, in Broome County, N.Y., the chamber of commerce added a new department and the first “farm bureau” was born.
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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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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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The invasive Asian longhorned beetle was discovered in Clermont County, threatening Ohio forests & maple syrup business
Bust this bug: Asian longhorned beetle poses new threat to state’s forests
The Asian longhorned beetle has the potential to eat away more than $2.5 billion in standing timber as well as Ohio’s $5 billion nursery industry that employs nearly 240,000 people, according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
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BWC grants help employees return to work
The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation is accepting applications for a new grant program to help employers with transitional work programs to return employees to work or keep them working in some capacity following a workplace injury.
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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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By supporting farmers, businesses support themselves
Some county Farm Bureaus are building partnerships with companies that have connections to agriculture, and it looks as if it will pay off in terms of new long-term memberships.
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Ohio lawmakers spoke out on a proposed leafy greens marketing agreement after hearing from OFBF members in March.
Call & Response: Lawmakers act on farmers' concerns about leafy greens proposal
During the last Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) county presidents trip to Washington D.C., farmers sat down with members of Congress and explained why a federal proposal on leafy greens would not work in Ohio. Not only did the lawmakers listen but they took action.
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Campaign will back Ballot Issue
Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board officially certified as State Issue 2.
"Ohioans for Livestock Care" to educate voters on why the measure is good for farmers, consumers and animal care in Ohio
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Capital budget appropriations leave out Clean Ohio funding
Legislation has been introduced in the Ohio Statehouse to make capital appropriations for the current biennium, and funding for Clean Ohio Agricultural Easements was not included in the legislation.Ohio Farm Bureau staff continues to work on alternative vehicles for this priority.
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Carney is new Ohio Farm Bureau organization director
Jody Carney has been named Ohio Farm Bureau Federation's organization director for Delaware, Franklin, Madison and Union counties.
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Carroll County board connects with Community Councils
Community Councils are discussion groups of friends and neighbors who meet regularly to talk about ideas and opportunities to take action on the issues affecting them.
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Carroll County Farm Bureau’s program recycles farm plastics
A recycling program started by the Carroll County Farm Bureau is turning farm plastic into sidewalks and keeping tons of plastic out of landfills.
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Catch up with OFBF at ag events
OFBF will be participating at two trade shows in March.
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The Grand Champion Barrow was exhibited by Lea Kimley.
Celebration will honor Ohio State Fair grand champion barrow exhibitor
Bob Evans Restaurants, JD Equipment and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) will host 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 Sale of Champions.
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Change continues to be constant at Nationwide
Change proved to be the password at Nationwide this year, even as the insurance and financial services company continues its 83-year sponsor relationship with Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
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Chesapeake Bay lawsuit is about proper path to a clean environment
A lawsuit filed by the American Farm Bureau Federation is challenging the approach that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is taking to regulate pollution in the Chesapeake Bay.
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CIFT highlights food's path from farm to plate
Ohio Farm Bureau Senior Director of Marketing Communications Janet Cassidy shares insight from her day at the Center for Innovative Food Technology's Ohio Food Industry Expo.
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Comparison of the cost and inflation-adjusted cost of a Classic Thanksgiving Dinner,
Classic Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Declines for 2009
Menu items for a classic Thanksgiving dinner including turkey, stuffing, cranberries, pumpkin pie and all the basic trimmings dropped 4 percent in price this year, according to the American Farm Bureau Federation.
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