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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.

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.

Share named ExploreAg and Youth Development Specialist

Katie Share of Columbus has been named ExploreAg and Youth Development Specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau.

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.

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.

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.

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.

HPAI in Ohio dairy herd: What you need to know

Producers are urged to work with their veterinarian to practice enhanced biosecurity measures and review and limit cattle movements within production systems.

The 5 most common spring pole barn repairs you need to know

The changing seasons bring with them the need to thoroughly inspect pole barns for any damages that may have occurred during the winter months.

Health care advice from Ohio’s agricultural community

Hundreds of Ohio businesses and sole proprietors are raving about Ohio Farm Bureau’s Health Benefits plan with lower, predictable costs and easy enrollment and administration options.

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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.

Mandy Way

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Ernie Welch

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Matt Aultman

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.

Jaclyn De Candio

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.

Jenna Gregorich

Knowing that horticulture is under the agriculture umbrella and having Farm Bureau supporting horticulture like it does the rest of ag is very important.

Jared Hughes

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.

Austin Heil

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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