Ohio Farm Bureau hosting statewide CAUV update webinar
Join Ohio Farm Bureau for a free webinar Feb. 11 to discuss the recent increases in CAUV values, Registration is required.
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On this episode of Our Ohio Weekly:
As people age, they may need a caregiver. While that role can be fulfilling, it also can be exhausting and sometimes isolating. Anyone who cares for another likely has experienced the stress and possibly the feelings of helplessness that can come with taking care of an ailing person. Those feelings may be enhanced due to the concerns of older citizens during the COVID-19 crisis. Managing caregiver burnout, rural health strategies for using tele-medicine, helpful gadgets and technology and local resources for caregivers all are discussed this week on Our Ohio Weekly.
00:00 – Laura Cherry Akgerman, disability services coordinator, OSU Extension talks about the newly formed Caregiver Support Network.
23:50 – The story of Amberly Snyder “To the Beat of Agriculture.” Snyder is a rodeo cowgirl who’s paralyzing car accident didn’t stop her from riding again.
32:20 – Find out how to get involved in Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER Program
42:20 – How might the coronavirus pandemic affect how all Americans are accounted for? Census leaders from Ohio and Washington, D.C. give an update.
The plan we are on is great. It’s comparable to my previous job's plan, and we are a sole proprietor.
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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Growing our Generation: Succession planning for the future
Dr. Ron Hanson helps counsel farm families to resolve conflicts while helping the next generation assure their financial future. He is a featured speaker at the 2025 Winter Leadership Experience.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation appoints new leadership
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Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation awards 2025 Workforce Development & Ag Literacy Grants
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Farmer mental health: Overcoming the stigma and offering support
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Legal with Leah: Corporate Transparency Act January Update
After a lot of conflicting information, the Corporate Transparency Act is on hold and there are no deadlines.
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Apply now for 2025 Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation scholarships
Through 15 scholarship funds, nearly 50 awards will be made to deserving students. The deadline to apply online is March 31, 2025.
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Farm Bureau applauds Congress for full passage of Continuing Resolution
The bill includes short-term spending, disaster aid and a farm bill extension.
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