Applications for Ohio Farm Bureau Health Plans now available
Members have three ways to apply: contacting a certified agent, calling 833-468-4280 or visiting ohiofarmbureauhealthplans.org.
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1 Competitors
The USDA maintains online Local Food Directories for farm markets, farm stands, Community Supported Agriculture and food hubs.
Farmers can locate markets with similar sales demographics, and go undercover to scope out competitors’ prices.
2 Online farmers markets and buying clubs
Online markets and clubs showcase fresh food and value-added products from farms within a region. Farmers can research and compare prices for a single product from multiple vendors.
Browse prices at Green Bean Delivery and Ohio Valley Food.
3 USDA Market News
The Agricultural Marketing Service publishes wholesale and retail price reports in Market News online.
Farmers can view up-to-date prices for commodities, specialty crops and organics. They can pinpoint prices in their region, and compare to the national average.
4 The Kentucky Center for Crop Diversification
The Center publishes price reports from produce auctions, farmers’ markets and wholesalers in Kentucky, Illinois, West Virginia, Tennessee, Indiana and Ohio.
Visit the Kentucky Center for Crop Diversification website for a current list of price reports by state.
5 Market Watch
Market Watch is a national hub for price information. The website hosts price reports for niche farm products such as grass-fed and pasture-raised meats and fishery products.
Next Week: 5 price strategies for farmers
(Farm and Dairy is featuring a series of “101” columns throughout the year to help young and beginning farmers master farm living. From finances to management to machinery repair and animal care, farmers do it all.)
To grow a network and gain perspective and knowledge in the industry through personal and professional development has been invaluable. Every day I learn and grow.
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.
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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.
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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Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation announces 2026 golf invitational details and honorees
Industry professionals, community members, and golf enthusiasts are invited to take part in the 2026 Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Golf Invitational June 22 at Pinnacle Golf Club in Grove City.
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Growing our Generation: Diversifying farm income
Growing our Generation e-newsletter features insights and ideas directly from Ohio’s young farmers and agricultural professionals. Sign up to get…
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The spirit of innovation
Farm Bureau is accepting applications for the Growing Tomorrow Grant and the Ag Innovation Challenge, providing funding for next-generation entrepreneurs to develop solutions for modern agricultural challenges.
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Ohio Farm Bureau encouraged by results of OACI’s Auglaize River Watershed Assessment Report
The report provides insight into measurable progress in conservation practices and Ohio farmers’ continued commitment to water quality.
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Transitioning the farm: equitable vs. equal?
Conflict among family members and possible heirs threatens the farm’s survival. Possible solutions depend on the dynamics of your farm and your financial situation.
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Ohio Farm Bureau welcomes bipartisan data center study committee creation
The committee will examine the rapid growth of data centers across the state and identifying potential legislative solutions before they recess.
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OFBF applauds House passage of year-round E15
Ohio Farm Bureau applauds the passage of H.R. 1346, allowing the year-round sale of E15, also known as Unleaded 88 fuel.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Property Tax Webinar Series Recording
Ohio Farm Bureau members may watch recordings of each webinar in the organization’s property tax webinar series. Discussion includes policy update, school funding, and Current Agricultural Use Value.
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Farming and mental health
Ohio needs its farmers — and supporting their mental health is essential to sustaining both the industry and the people who make it thrive.
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