Several of Ohio Farm Bureau’s policy recommendations were adopted by American Farm Bureau at AFBF’s 98th Annual Convention in Phoenix.
Policy recommendations regarding more clarification and review of livestock and poultry health via the FDA’s Veterinary Feed Directive, the use of unmanned aircraft (drones) at night and the establishment of a consistent process for wildlife pest and predator control all made their way into the AFBF policy book because of the efforts of Farm Bureau members.
“It’s exciting to see policies that start with grassroots efforts in Ohio become adopted as AFBF policies that Farm Bureau will advocate for on a national level,” said Adam Sharp, Ohio Farm Bureau executive vice president. “It’s a great reflection of both the tenacity of our members and how well respected Ohio is throughout the nation.”
Other policies adopted by AFBF at the convention included calls for comprehensive regulatory reform, a unified farm bill that includes funding for both nutrition and farm safety net programs, flexibility in the H-2A foreign workers program and protection of proprietary data collected from farmers.
Other Ohio Farm Bureau highlights from Phoenix:
The Small-Scale Food Business Guide covers federal and state regulations for selling food products such as raw meat, dairy, eggs, baked goods, cottage foods, fruits and vegetables, honey and more.
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AgriPOWER is a program of Ohio Farm Bureau and designed for farmers and agribusiness professionals. Applications must be submitted by Aug. 1, 2024.
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The program is the brainchild of Mike and Patti Boyert, who are ready to help the next generation of young people get started in agriculture.
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Look at this guide when starting a food business to discern what may need to be done, starting at the farm and ending at the market/consumer.
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USDA is taking a number of actions to limit the spread of HPAI in dairy cattle including mandatory testing for interstate movement of dairy cattle and mandatory reporting for laboratories conducting tests.
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Erica Looker of Edison, Ohio, has been promoted from her previous role of administrative assistant to operations coordinator for Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Ohio Farm Bureau provides opportunities, platforms and resources to help you develop your voice in the industry and give farmers a seat at the table with leaders and legislators.
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The emergency fuel waiver to allow the sale of summer gasoline blends containing 15% ethanol will lengthen the period during which Americans can continue buying E15 from June 1 to Sept. 15.
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New resources and technology are broadening the different types of sales tools and strategies available to farmers.
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ODA will enroll 500,000 acres into the program during a sign-up period ending Friday, May 31, 2024, Contact local SWCD offices to apply.
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