For the first time in its more than 100 year history, Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual meeting will largely be held remotely across the state Dec. 7-11, 2020. Find all online activities here.
Ohio Farm Bureau Staff - Nov. 12
Ohio Farm Bureau Staff - Nov. 12 Kelli Milligan Stammen - Nov. 12
Friends of Agriculture chosen in 2020 election
The grassroots tradition of Ohio Farm Bureau members engaging with candidates seeking to fill open seats within the General Assembly continued to be a successful process, even as members and candidates adapted to the virtual screenings needed during a pandemic….
Ty Higgins - Nov. 5
H2Ohio receives $28 million for 2021
In mid-October, the Ohio Department of Agriculture requested funding to continue the H2Ohio water quality initiative through 2021. The $28 million ask was granted by the State of Ohio Controlling Board. “This shows a real commitment to improve water quality,…
Lynn Snyder - Nov. 3
OFBF, NRCS extend demo farms project
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service have signed a new, five-year agreement to continue research for the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms Network project.
Ty Higgins - Oct. 28
DeWine requests $5 billion dividend to Ohio employers
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine was joined by Lt. Gov. Jon Husted Wednesday to request the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation send up to $5 billion in dividends to Ohio employers to ease the continued financial impact from the COVID-19 pandemic….
Lynn Snyder - Oct. 27
Legal with Leah: Landowner liability
There are quite a few advantages of being a landowner, including tax deductions, returns on the investment and potential borrowing power. But owning land also comes with some liability. Leah Curtis explains.
Ty Higgins - Oct. 22
USDA Secretary Perdue talks with Ohio Farm Bureau leaders
Earlier this week, Ohio Farm Bureau’s state and county leaders were given an opportunity to visit exclusively with U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue. Topics covered included trade, dairy pricing, labor and water quality.
Lynn Snyder - Oct. 13
Leonard named new OFBF chief information officer
Pete Leonard of Westerville has been named chief information officer for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. He will be serving in a newly created leadership position in the organization. Prior to joining the Ohio Farm Bureau staff, Leonard was in an…
Ty Higgins - Oct. 9
New partnership, app streamline H2Ohio enrollment process
The Ohio Department of Agriculture and the Ohio AgriBusiness Association are joining forces to streamline the approval process of Voluntary Nutrient Management Plans for farmers participating in the state’s H2Ohio water quality initiative to reduce phosphorus runoff into Lake Erie. …
Lynn Snyder - Oct. 8
Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation golf outing scores $70,000 for scholarships
The 2020 Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Golf Invitational, sponsored by Nationwide, raised over $70,000 for foundation scholarships, grants and programs that enhance agricultural communities. “The success of this event exemplifies our agriculture community’s commitment to providing resources that enable our…