ohio farm bureau federation

Policy & Politics

Resources

Find the supplemental materials you need to implement public policy activities in your area.

Applications and Nominations

AgriPOWER Institute and Neighbor of the Year award information.

Community

Animal agriculture is an important part of Ohio’s business economy and the nation’s food supply. But to many outside the industry, it is poorly understood. Building Community Capital is a guide to help livestock producers reach out to their communities in a positive way.

Glossary & Reference

Included here is in depth information about items such as Hydroqualese (the language of water quality), the Ohio Agricultural Roadmap (strategies to maintain agricultural prominence in Ohio through 2030), and the Public Policy Action Leader Manual (a blueprint for grassroots action).

Issue 2 Resources

Learn more about Issue 2, which will appear on the November, 2011 ballot. Ohio Farm Bureau is encouraging a "yes" vote.

Legislative Directory and District Maps

Directory with contact information for the Ohio delegation to the United States Congress and the Ohio General Assembly. Maps detailing the legislative district boundaries for the Ohio House of Representatives, Ohio Senate, and Ohio delegation to the United States House of Representatives and Senate.

OFBF Position on Abandoned Coal Mine Methane

An overview of Ohio Farm Bureau's position on abandoned coal mine methane and its energy policy.

Policy Development

This section contains information about Ohio Farm Bureau's grassroots policy development process and a copy of Ohio Farm Bureau's approved policy resolutions.

Power Communications

The POWER in POWER Communications is really an acronymn: Policy Outreach With Effective Results. Local, state, and national issues; and policy, political, and legal affairs information is shared, and member involvement or assistance is requested when needed.

Trade Matters Campaign Materials

Campaign materials in support of Farm Bureau's 2011 Trade Matters Campaign to urge the Congress to pass pending Free Trade Agreements with Colombia, Panama, and South Korea.

Trends and Issues Conference

Presentations from the 2010 conference.

Watershed Resources

Included here is in depth information about items such as the AWARE Program, the Environmental Self-Assessment Program, and watershed maps.