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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As part of Clark County Farm Bureau’s leadership, I have a wide knowledge and appreciation of the many benefits the organization provides its membership.
Helping the public and leaders of our government understand the important part agriculture plays is key in boosting the economic success of our county, state and nation. This is one of the many great things Farm Bureau does well: grassroots advocacy regarding policies and issues will sustain that success. The strength of our grassroots is what makes Farm Bureau valuable and our members so important.
Reforming the Current Agricultural Use Valuation (CAUV) property tax calculation is an example of significant policy reform recently enacted. Clark County is scheduled to see the results of this in property tax payments due in 2020. The expectation is on average a 30% reduction in the property tax payment due.
Farm Bureau is a leader in advocating for and investing in clean environmental policies and practices. In 2015 Ohio Farm Bureau and USDA-NRCS launched the Blanchard River Demonstration Farm Network. This is a $1 million, five-year project and the first of its kind in Ohio. Three demonstration farms showcase innovative and standard agricultural practices that help reduce and prevent nutrient runoff. An Advisory Committee provides guidance to the project using their expertise in their given fields. The establishment of the demonstration farms have had a positive impact and a direct result of improving water quality. Clark County Farm Bureau plans on having a bus tour of these farms on Aug. 16. Be on the lookout for more details soon!
2019 is Ohio Farm Bureau’s centennial year. Clark County Farm Bureau will be celebrating at the Clark County Fairgrounds on June 26 during the annual Farm Day. United Way, Springfield City Schools and Farm Bureau are partnering to engage hundreds of school children in exercises to learn about agriculture.
Farmers are experiencing difficult times. Whether you’re facing uncertainty in trade, crop and livestock prices, input costs or weather, be assured Farm Bureau is hard at work supporting farmers all across our state and nation. As you prepare to start this planting season, I hope you have a safe and profitable year.
– Bob Suver, Clark County Farm Bureau president
Labor has always been an issue, mainly because we are a seasonal operation. So that's a challenge finding somebody who only wants to work three months out of a year, sometimes up to six months.
I appreciate the benefit of having a strong voice in my corner. The extras that are included in membership are wonderful, but I'm a member because of the positive impact to my local and state agricultural communities.
I see the value and need to be engaged in the community I live in, to be a part of the decision-making process and to volunteer with organizations that help make our community better.
Farm Bureau involvement has taught me how to grow my professional and leadership experience outside of the workforce and how to do that in a community-centric way.
With not growing up on a farm, I’d say I was a late bloomer to agriculture. I feel so fortunate that I found the agriculture industry. There are so many opportunities for growth.
Knowing that horticulture is under the agriculture umbrella and having Farm Bureau supporting horticulture like it does the rest of ag is very important.
If it wasn't for Farm Bureau, I personally, along with many others, would not have had the opportunity to meet with our representatives face to face in Washington.
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Farm Bureau welcomes summer ethanol blend waiver
The emergency fuel waiver to allow the sale of summer gasoline blends containing 15% ethanol will lengthen the period during which Americans can continue buying E15 from June 1 to Sept. 15.
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Ohio Farm Bureau introduces Small-Scale Food Business Guide
The Small-Scale Food Business Guide covers federal and state regulations for selling food products such as raw meat, dairy, eggs, baked goods, cottage foods, fruits and vegetables, honey and more.
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Cashing in the direct-to-consumer food sales boom
New resources and technology are broadening the different types of sales tools and strategies available to farmers.
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DeWine announces statewide open enrollment for H2Ohio Agricultural Incentive Program
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.
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Share named ExploreAg and Youth Development Specialist
Katie Share of Columbus has been named ExploreAg and Youth Development Specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Klopfenstein named Young Ag Professional and Ag Literacy Program Specialist
Mary Klopfenstein of Delphos has been named Young Ag Professional and Ag Literacy Program Specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan now offered to all sole proprietors
The plan has been updated to give sole proprietors access to more rate stability and a smart solution that offers potential savings on health care.
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Ohioans can compete for ag business startup funds
The 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.
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Flynn elected treasurer of Ohio Farm Bureau
Adele 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.
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