School shootings. What is going on? Why is this happening? What can be done to prevent the violence, or at least mitigate the damage? There is no single, or simple solution. But we’ll ask and answer what we can.
Joe Cornely - April 23
Joe Cornely - April 23
Amy Graves - April 20
Capital Challenge helps teens help their communities
Public policy, fellowship and interaction with state representatives were all part of a two-day session for 2018 Ohio Youth Capital Challenge participants. Nearly 40 students age 14-18 and seven mentors gathered March 26-27 in Columbus to discuss agricultural issues and…
Farm bill voted out of House agriculture committee
With the current farm bill set of expire in September, it is an encouraging sign that new legislation has passed through the House Committee on Agriculture in less than a week. The vote moves to the full U.S. House of Representatives soon, but the legislation still has a long way to go before it becomes law.
OFBF supports Issue 1 on the state’s primary ballot
The Ohio Farm Bureau state board of trustees voted at its April meeting to support the passage of Issue 1 on the state’s primary ballot. The primary is May 8. Passage of Issue 1 would amend Ohio’s Constitution to reform…
Lynn Snyder - April 19
OFBF staff learns about agriculture’s impact
Three times a year, Ohio Farm Bureau staff goes on a tour to see parts of Ohio agriculture and the food chain they may have not seen before, plus enjoy an opportunity to get to know each other better. In…
Amy Graves - April 16
FFA agriculture careers, conservation day
More than 125 FFA students gathered April 13 in Hancock County for a day of learning about agricultural careers on and off the farm. During the hands-on event, students learned about the financial and environmental challenges farmers face every year as well as the strong demand for workers in the agricultural industry.
NEXUS reminds you to call before you dig
April is an important month at NEXUS Gas Transmission, not because warming weather means spring is around the corner, but because it is Call Before You Dig month. Whether you plan on digging around your house, in your backyard or out…
Legal with Leah: Selling products at farmers markets
Farmers markets are a great way to directly market your products to consumers. However, there are certain laws and regulations that farmers market participants must follow. OFBF Policy Counsel Leah Curtis has more on the latest installment of Legal with Leah.
No Taste for Waste campaign addresses food waste, prevention
American Farm Bureau Federation is part of a collaborative effort to reduce food waste and loss. The “No Taste for Waste” campaign features an interactive website, special edition “bookazine” and social media resources for consumers interested in reducing household food…
STEM concepts brought to life for educators
March 26-28, I had the incredible opportunity to participate in the American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture’s On the Farm STEM event for educators. The event was also sponsored by the Beef Checkoff program. After an an application period back…