Election 2012: Preview
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.
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- Clinton County series to answer fresh, local foods questions
- Farm Bureau members urged to attend training on nutrient management
- Ohio Farm Bureau hosts AFBF Midwest Commodity Conference
- Ohio Sheep Improvement Association offers Ralph Grimshaw Memorial Scholarship
- Ohio farmer testifies before House Ag Committee
Agricultural Marketing Agreements
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.
State Capital Budget
In 2012, lawmakers are likely to adopt a capital improvements bill. The capital bill appropriates money for the acquisition, construction, equipment, or renovation of buildings and other facilities of other agencies.
HB 415 and Senate Bill 281 – Agricultural Linked Deposit
House Bill 415 (Sprague, Hill) and Senate Bill 281 (Beagle) are bills to expand the Agricultural Linked Deposit Program in Ohio. The legislation expands both the available per-loan amount from $100,000 to $150,000.
Biennial Budget Priorities
Budget Priorities - the Governor’s “blue book” proposed budget combines a number of efforts to meet the budget deficit. This issue briefing provides a look at Ohio Farm Bureau's top priorities within the state budget.
Education Reform
We are pleased that Governor Strickland’s educational reform program sees K-16 education as a driving force
behind the state’s development as an agricultural and industrial leader across the nation and world. Ohio’s
education reform plan contains several components that align with key Farm Bureau...