ohio farm bureau federation

Policy & Politics

Ohio Farm Bureau understands the importance of members and staff working together to accomplish the organization’s legislative and regulatory goals.

Policy

Ohio Farm Bureau proponent testimony on SB 281

Published May. 1, 2012

OFBF member and state trustee, Katherine Harrison testified before the House Agriculture and Natural Resources committee in support of Senate Bill 281 regarding the AgLINK Program.

Ohio Farm Bureau staff testimony on SB 310

Published Apr. 24, 2012

OFBF Director of Legislative Relations, Spencer Waugh testified before the Senate Agriculture, Environment, and Natural Resources Committee in support of Senate Bill 310 regarding exotic animals.

Politics

Election 2012: Preview

Published Feb. 23, 2012

Farm Bureau members are encouraged to get involved in the 2012 elections by volunteering for and learning about candidates both at the local and state levels.

Agricultural Marketing Agreements

Published Feb. 23, 2012

Marketing agreements are valuable tools that Ohio farmers can use to achieve tailored marketing, production, research and educational efforts with the goal of improving Ohio agriculture’s position within state, national and international markets.

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Get Involved

The Ohio Farm Bureau offers educational, leadership and social opportunities to its members through a variety of conferences, programs and activities. Make a difference in your community by getting involved today.
Action Teams

From the courthouse to the statehouse to the U.S. Capitol and in government agencies at all levels, county Farm Bureau public policy action teams cultivate relationships with elected officials and organize Farm Bureau's membership to be effective grassroots advocates.

Advisory Teams

Advisory teams discuss current issues within their team, write and recommend new policies related to their team's issues and recommend any programming or activities needed related to their team.

AgriPOWER Institute

AgriPOWER is an elite program that focuses on public policy issues confronting agriculture and the food industry. Limited to 20 participants, the institute helps them develop the skills necessary to become effective leaders and advocates for agriculture.