ohio farm bureau federation

Policy & Politics

Policy Development

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OFBF Policy Development Process

Total Running Time: 9 minutes

The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) and its members are a powerful voice on avariety of issues that affect everybody.

Policy Positions

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)

Policy Development Discussion Sheets

Incremental Beef Trade (national policy)

Published Sep. 1, 2010

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.

Food Safety (national policy)

Published Sep. 1, 2010

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.

Dairy Policy (national policy)

Published Sep. 1, 2010

Since most federal dairy programs closely resemble their post-Depression era counterparts, new options are being put forward.

Crop Insurance (national policy)

Published Sep. 1, 2010

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.

Commodity Warehouses (national policy)

Published Sep. 1, 2010

There is concern that current bonding and insurance has not provided adequate coverage for commodity producers.

County Offices

OFBF Goals

  • Market Farm Bureau to achieve membership growth.
  • Increase grassroots involvement by creating a volunteer-friendly Farm Bureau.
  • Expand relations with Nationwide and other affinity organizations.
  • Promote farming and the agbioresource industry.
  • Influence the adoption of OFBF and AFBF policy.
  • Speak out and stand up for animal agriculture and the food industry.
  • Protect personal property rights.
  • Engage members in the 2009 and 2010 elections.