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.
Lynn Snyder - Oct. 27
Lynn Snyder - Oct. 27
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…
Lynn Snyder - Oct. 6
Irvin named vice president of public policy for Ohio Farm Bureau
Jack Irvin has been named vice president, public policy for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. He will be responsible for managing the organization’s policy development process and its legislative, regulatory, political and legal activities at the federal, state and local levels….
Financial planning an essential succession effort
By Ryan Conklin, Wright & Moore Law Co., LPA A few months ago, I was presenting in Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual financial essentials workshops. The goal of these programs is to provide members with the legal, financial, and risk-management tools…
Ty Higgins - Oct. 1
Video series highlights water quality efforts in northwest Ohio
Keeping up with the ever-changing technology being used in agriculture to protect valuable natural resources, the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms Network has added some new research efforts to keep the soil healthy and water clean. Kurt Farms, a 460 acre…
Amy Beth Graves - Sept. 28
2020 Ohio Signature Food Contest winners named
A homemade snack bar and spice rub were the winning products in the 11th annual Ohio Signature Food Contest co-sponsored by Ohio Farm Bureau and the Center for Innovative Food Technology. The contest showcases new, innovative products from across Ohio….
Ohio Farm Bureau Staff - Sept. 18
New Young Ag Professionals State Committee members announced
The Ohio Farm Bureau Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee has welcomed new members John and Sarah Bolte of Tiffin, Nick and Bailey Elchinger of Malinta, Jaclyn Krymowski of Homerville and Jonathan and Alyssa Zucker of Marion. The committee is composed…