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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In 2015, Ohio Farm Bureau and USDA-NRCS launched a five- year, $1 million partnership to demonstrate on-farm conservation practices to help improve water and nutrient conservation. Over the course of 2017, the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms Network has hosted over 700 people from all segments of Ohio. Area farmers, FFA students, Rotary members, county commissioners, Sen. Rob Portman, Toledo Mayor Paula Hicks-Hudson and many other groups have witnessed first-hand the effort Ohio farmers are making to improve water quality.
The demonstration farms showcase useful practices such as variable rate manure application, subsurface placement of nutrients, phosphorus removal beds, and drainage water management structures just to name a few. For more information on the project, please visit blancharddemofarms.org.
Stately Family Farms is operated by Duane and Anthony Stateler in McComb, Ohio. The Statelers raise corn, soybeans and wheat on approximately 600 acres and operate a 7,200 head wean-to-finish swine operation. The Statelers have committed 243 acres to the demo farms project and love sharing their story with visitors while they get up-close and personal with the pigs via their specialized viewing room.
Chris Kurt operates Kurt Farms in Dunkirk on 470 acres of corn and soybeans. Chris has committed 168 acres to the demo farms project and is always eager to try new conservation practices on his farm. Chris has a multitude of practices including edge of field monitoring, phosphorus removal bed and a two-stage ditch.
Bill and Shane Kellogg operate Kellogg Farms in Forest where they produce corn and soybeans on 5,000 acres. The Kelloggs have committed 305 acres to the demo farms project and showcase their subsurface nutrient placement toolbar which allows for precise placement of fertilizer while putting it under the soil, providing an efficient method for ensuring their nutrients stay in place.
For more information on how Ohio farmers are working to improve water quality, visit blancharddemofarms.org.
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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