The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) and its members are a powerful voice on avariety of issues that affect everybody.
Ohio Farm Bureau members define the position our organization takes on a great number of issues affecting farmers and rural residents. These policy positions guide our legislative and regulatory action on these important issues. Use the links below to read our current policies, learn about our policy development process, or to submit a policy suggestion.
2010 Ohio Farm Bureau Approved Policy Resolutions (PDF Format)
Policy Development Process/Flowchart (PDF Format)
Whether the United States should move away from its requirement that foreign countries follow sound science and international standards in trade and instead in some situations consider an “incremental” approach to opening foreign markets to U.S. beef exports.
The National Leafy Greens Marketing Agreement (NLGMA) would be administered by USDA with the intent to enhance food safety. Some state Farm Bureaus and other groups have indicated support for NLGMA. AFBF has expressed support for the process, but has not taken a position on the details.
Since most federal dairy programs closely resemble their post-Depression era counterparts, new options are being put forward.
The growing participation of producers in insurance programs as well as the improved product offerings suggests at least the potential for these programs to replace current farm income safety net provisions of the Farm Bill.
There is concern that current bonding and insurance has not provided adequate coverage for commodity producers.