Ohio Farm Bureau hosts statewide CAUV update webinar
The Statewide CAUV Update Webinar explained more about the recent changes in CAUV and what could be next for the program. Watch the recording.
Read MoreCosta Rica is commonly known as a tourist country, but have you ever considered its importance to agriculture? Its beautiful green rain forest and water make it known for ecotourism and the country has been identified as one of the greenest countries in the world.
Feb. 21 through March 3, I traveled abroad with Wright State Lake Campus agriculture students to Costa Rica. During this trip, we got the opportunity to see a unique side of agriculture and the Costa Ricans’ style of living. It was nice to escape the cold midst of Ohio and explore one of the most beautiful countries in Central America for spring break. From the spectacular Brahman cattle ranches and mountainside dairy farms to the waterfalls and deep delicious coffee and chocolate, it was eye opening for everyone.
Midway through the trip, we traveled to the Caribbean side and got to experience the tropics including fresh bananas, pineapple, and wildlife such as toucans, monkeys and iguanas. On the final day, we got to see a very large farm where they have palm oil, sugarcane, pineapple, and rice. This farm also rents land to Monsanto for research plots. It is interesting to see how they use resources from the states to farm. One of the men we met was employed right here in Ohio with Select Sires and he gave us a full presentation on dairy in Costa Rica while we sampled cheeses that were processed locally. Additionally we we toured two research farms, Center for Tropical Agronomy and Research Education (CATIE) and EARTH University which is where the Whole Foods Market processing facility is for banana production. I was very impressed with my first study abroad experience and would highly recommend anyone that ever gets the chance to take a trip like this to go. Seeing not only agriculture but the Costa Ricans’ lifestyle was very unique and it taught me a lot about different cultures and styles of living.
The Statewide CAUV Update Webinar explained more about the recent changes in CAUV and what could be next for the program. Watch the recording.
Read MoreThe guide includes a farm driver checklist, overview of state and federal regulations and exemptions, CDL qualifications and more.
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Scholarships are available to students pursuing degrees in agriculture-related fields or that support the agriculture industry.
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.
Read MoreAgriPOWER Class XIV spent a few days in March in Medina and Wayne counties learning more about northern Ohio agriculture from leaders in Ohio Farm Bureau.
Read MoreLeading Ohio Farm Bureau’s 2024 YAP State Committee are Luke and Kayla Durbin of Coshocton County, Tim and Sarah Terrill of Montgomery County and Carly Fitz of Perry County.
Read MoreFarming is a very rewarding occupation, but it can come with hazardous territory if there are not proper training protocols in place.
Read MoreOhio Farm Bureau’s farmer leaders plus members of the media and select Farm Bureau staff are at the nation’s capital March. 12-14, 2024 for the annual County Presidents Trip to Washington, D.C.
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Read MoreThis position is created for an active Young Ag Professional member who has a passion for fundraising and is interested in further developing their leadership skills. Apply by May 3.
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