In mid-January Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 2, which gives employers and individuals looking for additional job training state cost-sharing assistance.
“Workforce development is a priority issue for Ohio Farm Bureau. We support enhanced research, development and programming to meet the workforce development needs in Ohio agriculture,” said Jenna Beadle, director of state policy, during proponent testimony for the bill.
The legislation has two main components:
• Creates the TechCred Program for eligible employers to get cost-sharing from the state to provide training to potential employees through a microcredential (industry recognized credential or certificate)
• Creates the Individual Microcredential Assistance Program for individuals to receive cost-sharing from the state to pursue training on their own.
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.
Read More
The disaster relief funding disbursement will be overseen by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and administered through local soil & water districts.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives recommend safe energy conservation during extreme cold snaps to help alleviate demand.
Read More
Delegates discussed many important topics including carbon sequestration and mental health at the Ohio Farm Bureau’s 106th Annual Meeting.
Read More
Bill Patterson, Cy Prettyman and Adele Flynn will continue to serve as officers for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
Read More
10 Ohio Farm Bureau members were elected to the federation’s state board during the 106th annual meeting.
Read More
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.
Read More
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.
Read More
