The opioid crisis is devastating countless communities across the state, as Ohioans are now more than two and a half times as likely to die from a drug overdose than a car accident. In fact, Ohio ranks third in the…
Joe Cornely - April 22
Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague on Town Hall Ohio
Robert Sprague keeps an eye on your piece of Ohio’s $20 billion in investments and $10 billion in debt. About three months ago, he became the 49th treasurer of the State of Ohio. He’s served in both city government and…
Amanda Domsitz - April 16
#TakeOverTuesday: Bo Harstine, Select Sires, Union County
On Takeover Tuesdays, an Ohio Farm Bureau member takes over the Ohio Farm Bureau Instagram for the day to share a day in their life. Check in throughout the day or follow us on Instagram, @OhioFarmBureau, to meet new Ohio farmers and ag…
Joe Cornely - April 15
Attorney General Dave Yost on Town Hall Ohio
A banner on the state attorney general’s website reads: “protecting the unprotected”. Dave Yost is Ohio’s Chief Law Officer and the department he runs touches the lives of families, communities, and governments across the state. On this episode of Town…
Beginning farmer incentives take shape in Ohio House
A bipartisan effort in the Ohio House gives beginning farmers financial incentive to establish themselves in the state’s agricultural industry. Co-sponsored by Rep. John Patterson (D-99th District) and Rep. Susan Manchester (R-84th District), House Bill 183 would authorize a nonrefundable income…
Ohio’s Equine Industry on Town Hall Ohio
With an economic boom worth $1.4 billion, horses are a big money maker for Ohio. On the latest Town Hall Ohio, meet some of the organizations that have a hand in Ohio’s equine industry as host Ty Higgins visits with…
Amy Beth Graves - April 5
Lorain County couple establish memorial scholarship through OFB Foundation
The scholarship which supports the agriculture community is a fitting tribute to Joe Kelly, who was a Lorain County Farm Bureau member and had dreams of starting his own farm.
Turner named Farm Bureau Leadership Development Program Specialist
Kelsey Turner of Bellevue has been named leadership development program specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, as part of the organization’s newly created Strategic Partnerships department. She will be working with the Young Agricultural Professionals, Youth Pathway and Ag Literacy…
Ellingtons work to bond with consumers
“We are very transparent. We do what we do because it’s important that people understand where their food comes from.” – Casey Ellington Bellamy Ellington has no fear, according to her mother, Casey. The toddler has been known to stroll headfirst…
Joe Cornely - April 1
Ohio Auditor Keith Faber on Town Hall Ohio
How do you know if your tax dollars are being well spent? Or if some unscrupulous elected official might have his hand in the cookie jar? Keeping tabs on those kinds of things, and many others, is the job of…