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Farm Bureau has a long tradition of being one of the most recognized organizations at the Ohio Statehouse and the U.S. Capitol. This continues to this day because of our comprehensive grassroots efforts. Few organizations have the luxury of such strong, active memberships in every county in the state. However, in light of term limits in Ohio and a decline of agricultural knowledge, the political and legislative dynamics have changed drastically. This program is designed to help Organization Directors and county Farm Bureau leaders assess their current relationships with their legislators and focus their efforts on building new contacts where needed.

Legislative District Meetings
To coordinate organizational activities between the county and state Farm Bureaus to effectively build and maintain relationships with legislators. These meetings give county Farm Bureau leaders an opportunity to build the foundation that supports the lobbying activities Public Policy staff. Members reinforce Ohio Farm Bureau policy positions in legislative district meetings.

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KeyVote Program
To track important votes cast by members of the General Assembly and Congress. Legislators must understand the votes they cast will determine if they receive the “Friend of Agriculture” designation. The KeyVote Program will hold legislators accountable for how they vote. This program is not meant to penalize legislators that do not vote in favor of Farm Bureau policy, but rather it is meant to recognize in a positive manner the legislators that are truly “Friends of Agriculture”.

Legislative Briefings
To educate members about ongoing legislation and issues. These events also serve as an opportunity for members to interact with their representatives in Columbus and Washington.