National Agriculture Week

Farm Bureau Applauds Congress for Full Passage of Continuing Resolution

The House and Senate have voted to pass a bill that avoids a looming government shutdown. The bill, which includes short-term spending, disaster aid and a farm bill extension.

$10 million in disaster assistance coming to Ohio farmers

The disaster relief funding disbursement will be overseen by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and administered through local soil & water districts.

Ohio Farm Bureau honors members with Advocacy in Action Awards

The winners of the 2024 Ohio Farm Bureau Advocacy in Action Award are Roger Baker of Wayne County and Neall Weber (posthumously) of Franklin County.

Legal with Leah: Corporate Transparency Act filing requirements paused

The requirement for businesses that are registered with their state to file information about beneficial owners with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has been paused.

Safe energy conservation could help Ohio avoid electricity shortages this winter

Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives recommend safe energy conservation during extreme cold snaps to help alleviate demand.

Farm Bureau shapes policy for 2025 at annual meeting

Delegates discussed many important topics including carbon sequestration and mental health at the Ohio Farm Bureau’s 106th Annual Meeting.

Ohio Farm Bureau officers elected at 106th annual meeting

Bill Patterson, Cy Prettyman and Adele Flynn will continue to serve as officers for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.

Ohio Farm Bureau trustees elected at 106th Annual Meeting

10 Ohio Farm Bureau members were elected to the federation’s state board during the 106th annual meeting.

Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation awards inaugural Growing Tomorrow Grants

The grants help inspire, encourage and nurture young agricultural professionals and entrepreneurs to find creative and transformative ways to address challenges facing the agricultural sector today.

2024 Ohio Farm Bureau Distinguished Service Awards go to Mossbarger, Portman, Scott

The 2024 Distinguished Service Award recipients are Dr. John Mossbarger of Fayette County, Sen. Rob Portman of Warren County and Jane Scott of Franklin County.

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Kevin Holy

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.

Ryanna Tietje

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.

Matt Aultman

Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.

Bill and Charlotte Wachtman

I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.

Gretchan Francis

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.

Hannah Kiser

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.

Chad Ruhl

So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.

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