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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Editor’s Note: AFBF has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Young Farmer & Rancher Conference in Louisville, Kentucky, out of an abundance of caution and in the interest of the health and well-being of members, staff and their families and communities. As of March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization has declared COVID-19 a pandemic.
Nine emerging leaders have been chosen to receive a scholarship from Ohio Farm Bureau to attend the 2020 Farm Bureau YF&R Leadership Conference March 13-16 in Louisville, Kentucky: Emily Call, Jackson County; Meghan O’Reilly, Geauga County; Matt Vodraska, Wayne County; Kayli Long, Marion County; Ryan Patton, Hocking County; Deon Morter, Champaign County and Lynne and Joshua Schultz, Fairfield County.
The event will bring together 1,200 young leaders from across the country to learn, share and grow together to build a stronger Farm Bureau.
Featured speakers are American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall, a third-generation farmer from Georgia; Gian Paul Gonzalez, a former NCAA First Team All-American forward from Montclair State University now founder and executive director of Hope + Future, an organization dedicated to using athletics and physical fitness to share a message of hope and striving for excellence in inner-city public schools and juvenile jails; and Jay Hill, who recently spoke at the Ohio Young Agricultural Professionals Winter Leadership Experience. Hill started with 10 acres and a John Deere 4020 tractor and his operation has grown into a multilayer commercial operation of 18,000 acres with highly diversified crops in West Texas and Southern New Mexico. He actively advocates for the industry he loves on social media, using this platform to give a glimpse into the life of a farmer.
Break out session topics include ag marketing, telling your story, landing a job, advocacy, volunteer engagement, mental health, leadership, risk management, and farm economy. After the conference, Meghan O’Reilly will provide a blog about her experience.
To get involved with Ohio’s Young Ag Professionals program, contact county Farm Bureau offices.
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AFBF YF&R Leadership Conference: A true showcase of our next leaders in agriculture
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 Young Ag Professionals State Committee applications due May 1
Members ages 18-34 who are interested in developing their leadership skills and enhancing programming for their peers should apply.
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Ohio Farm Bureau testifies in support of early workforce development bill
Senate Bill 328 is legislation designed to strengthen career-connected learning and better prepare students for Ohio’s workforce needs.
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The Family Forest Carbon Program: Available for Ohio landowners with a signing bonus
With the Family Forest Carbon Program, you can have a successful farm and get paid to grow healthy forests.
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Ohio Farm Bureau calls on Congress for Farm Bill 2.0
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Ohio Farm Bureau testifies in support of House Bill 646
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2026 priorities discussed at Ohio Farm Bureau’s Ag Day at the Capital
Ohio Farm Bureau members met one-on-one with state legislators and staff to discuss policy priorities impacting Ohio’s farms and rural communities.
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Nationwide News: Unlock hidden farmland value with legacy nutrient deductions
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Ohio Farm Bureau sponsors grain rescue equipment for Grain Bin Safety Week
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