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 MoreOhio Farm Bureau members dominated on the national stage with eight County Activities of Excellence awards presented by the American Farm Bureau in 2018, as young ag professionals Rose and Greg Hartschuh took home the 2018 Excellence in Agriculture award after competing at American Farm Bureau’s national competition in January.
Ohio’s county Farm Bureaus also won eight of the 24 County Activities of Excellence awards presented by the American Farm Bureau. The awards celebrate unique, local, volunteer-driven programming and are models of innovation for local program development.
Ohio’s winners and projects:
• Belmont County: Veteran’s Salute
• Butler, Hamilton, Montgomery and Preble counties: Farm Safety IS a Big Deal
• Fayette County: Celebrity Chef Competition
• Jefferson County: ChickQuest
• Lucas County: Nutrient Management Meeting
• Noble County: Ag School Days
• Pike County: Rural Family Safety Day
• Wood County: Crafting Cocktails with Herbs
Finally, Ohio Farm Bureau won the New Horizon Award for innovative programming among Farm Bureaus of similar size from AFBF in 2018. Ohio was recognized for the creation of the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms Network in the Western Lake Erie Basin–a five year, $1 million partnership with USDA-Natural Resources Conservation Service to demonstrate new and current on-farm conservation practices to help improve water quality and nutrient management.
In May, awards for the top Farm Bureau communications specialists in the country were presented at American Farm Bureau’s National Communications Conference. Ohio Farm Bureau picked up top honors in several categories:
CAPTION: Greg and Rose Hartschuh of Sycamore, center with Ohio Farm Bureau President Frank Burkett III in Nashville, were winners of the American Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture contest.
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.
Read MoreThe SEC voted on its final climate disclosure rule and removed the Scope 3 reporting requirement, which would have required public companies to report the greenhouse gas emissions of their supply chain.
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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