Farmer’s Guide to Trucking Regulations available to Ohio Farm Bureau members
The guide includes a farm driver checklist, overview of state and federal regulations and exemptions, CDL qualifications and more.
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The state of Ohio has committed to reducing nutrient loading into Lake Erie by 40 percent by 2025. This commitment was made as part of the Western Lake Erie Collaborative agreement signed in 2015, which includes similar pledges from Michigan and Ontario, Canada.
Ohio has issued its draft domestic action plan, which spells out steps the state will take to achieve the reduction targets. It deals with point and nonpoint sources. Ohio Farm Bureau has submitted official comments on the proposed state plan.
Farm Bureau’s primary comment is that the draft plan fails to acknowledge the steps that the Ohio agricultural community has already taken to address the nutrients issue, according to Jack Irvin, Ohio Farm Bureau senior director, state and national policy. Nor does the plan recognize that these same private sector stakeholders will be key to future water quality improvements,
he said.
Among the specifics listed in Farm Bureau’s comments were millions of dollars in farmer-funded research and outreach and coalition building such as the Healthy Water Ohio initiative. Ohio Farm Bureau also made the case that voluntary conservation measures are effective.
Farm Bureau asked that several portions of the draft plan be more fully explained, including more information on the oversight structure, cost/benefit measurements, collection of additional data, the process for monitoring results and sources of funding for the overall effort. OFBF will continue to be engaged as the state process moves forward.
The guide includes a farm driver checklist, overview of state and federal regulations and exemptions, CDL qualifications and more.
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ODA will enroll 500,000 acres into the program for a two-week sign-up period, beginning April 22, 2024, through May 6, 2024. Contact local SWCD offices to apply.
Read MoreKatie Share of Columbus has been named ExploreAg and Youth Development Specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau.
Read MoreMary Klopfenstein of Delphos has been named Young Ag Professional and Ag Literacy Program Specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau.
Read MoreThe plan has been updated to give sole proprietors access to more rate stability and a smart solution that offers potential savings on health care.
Read MoreThe American Farm Bureau Federation, in partnership with Farm Credit, is seeking entrepreneurs to apply online by June 15 for the 2025 Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge.
Read MoreAdele Flynn of Wellington has been elected treasurer of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and now holds the third highest elected office in Ohio’s largest and most influential farm organization.
Read MoreProducers are urged to work with their veterinarian to practice enhanced biosecurity measures and review and limit cattle movements within production systems.
Read MoreThe changing seasons bring with them the need to thoroughly inspect pole barns for any damages that may have occurred during the winter months.
Read MoreHundreds of Ohio businesses and sole proprietors are raving about Ohio Farm Bureau’s Health Benefits plan with lower, predictable costs and easy enrollment and administration options.
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