Farmers work locally
County Farm Bureaus across the state regularly contribute to their local communities.
This article has 0 Comments
News & Events
Connect
What's this?Recent Articles
- Ohio Livestock Coalition accepting nominations for 'Neighbor of the Year' awards
- Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame Inductees announced
- Ohio Congressional delegation involved in Farm Bill progress
- It’s half a ton, it’s on the loose and it wants to run. Stay calm?
- Legal tips for all purpose vehicle use
Member of the News Media?
Reporters, please visit our news room located in the Media and Publications section of this site.
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)
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_hogs.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_hogs.jpg)
Farmers weigh questions about use of antibiotics
While antibiotic resistance is a natural biological phenomenon, some are questioning the impact that antibiotics used in livestock production might have on public health.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_ClimateChange.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_ClimateChange.jpg)
Ohioans signed their names to express opposition to House climate legislation during a rally in Lima last month.
Farmers want changes as climate bill goes to Senate
Saying that it could reduce net farm income by more than $5 billion over the next 10 years, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) President Brent Porteus recently told a panel of lawmakers that farmers were concerned about cap and trade legislation passed by the U.S. House.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_youth_labor.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_youth_labor.jpg)
Farmers voice concerns on child labor rules
While farmers recently welcomed news that the U.S. Department of Labor will reconsider rules regarding
youth working on farms, concerns about the proposal remain.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_DC_Web_(6).jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_DC_Web_(6).jpg)
Auglaize County Farm Bureau President Tom Fisher talks with Rep. Jim Jordan as a congressional staff member takes notes.
Farmers travel to Washington to take on regulation, spending
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation's (OFBF) 64th annual county president’s trip to Washington, D.C. sent farmers to meet with national policymakers on behalf of their peers back home.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_LC2010_resized.png](/uploads/[160x120]_LC2010_resized.png)
Jerry Lahmers shared that the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board is making good progress. Lahmers, a farmer and veterin
Farmers team up to take action
More than 400 Ohio Farm Bureau members met in Columbus last month, for the annual Leadership Conference, where President Brent Porteus stressed that the organization relies on their involvement.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_kristinreese.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_kristinreese.jpg)
Kristin Reese, second from left, was among the farmers, chefs and media, who gathered to discuss food and farming.
Farmers take on Tinsel Town
The two-day event brought a handful of farmers to Beverly Hills to discuss perceptions and realities of food and farming. It included entertainment movers and shakers, chefs, academics, large restaurant operators, journalists and more.
This article has 0 Comments
![[160x120]_youtube1.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_youtube1.jpg)
South Dakota rancher Troy Hadrick's YouTube protest helped fuel outcry against Yellow Tail for its donation to HSUS.
Farmers sway companies to end HSUS sponsorship
In February, fifth-generation South Dakota rancher Troy Hadrick discovered Yellow Tail Wine was donating $100,000 to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS).
This article has 1 Comment
Farmers still sorting out EPA’s spill prevention rules
Some farms storing oil required to have a spill prevention control plan in place soon.
This article has 0 Comments