Looking for contact information for the legislators who represent you at the state and national levels, or how to be an effective advocate? Look no further than Ohio Farm Bureau’s redesigned Farm Votes Matter website, farmvotesmatter.org.

The website has a fresh look and new user friendly features that are designed to make it easier for members to participate in action alerts from their computer or phone.

“When an issue requires action, we would like our members to have the most efficient way possible to provide input to their representatives,” said Whittney Bowers, Ohio Farm Bureau’s director of grassroots and political outreach. “You never know how many calls, emails or visits it will take to help your representative understand what farmers are facing. Your story could be the narrative that a legislator is looking for to defend an issue. If it’s not something they personally face, then they may need help personalizing the context of the issue. That’s where our members can make the difference.”

The website is sponsored by OFBF’s Agriculture for Good Government Political Action Committee. AGGPAC is a bi-partisan committee of Farm Bureau leaders who oversee and direct the organization’s engagement with farm friendly candidates and issues. It also helps inform voters about candidates and issues through the Farm Votes Matter website and OFBF’s election guide. AGGPAC funding comes from voluntary contributions by Farm Bureau members.

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Ryanna Tietje

Henry County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau connections
The issue of property taxation remains as one of the biggest challenges our members face today. Ensuring agricultural property is valued for its agricultural potential and not development is critical to the continued success of Ohio agriculture.
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Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

Giving farmers a voice
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
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Bill and Charlotte Wachtman

Henry County

10-year campaign for safer roads
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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Gretchan Francis

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Bringing the farm back to life
Because we are younger farmers just starting out, Farm Bureau has a lot of good opportunities and resources to help us grow in the future.
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Hannah Kiser

Sandusky County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau involvement
Through the Select Partner program, we became educated in farm insurance and weren't just selling policies. It became more and more clear why farmers need an advocate like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Chad Ruhl

Farm manager, CSI Insurance

Select Partner Program
So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.
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Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Advocacy
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