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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A broadband grant program and modernization of the drainage ditch petition process were on the agenda for the Ohio House this past week.
Broadband Residential Grant Program
The Ohio House has passed HB 13, which creates a $20 million grant program for broadband providers who can apply directly to the state for funds. Preference is given to unserved areas and the bill creates a prioritization structure for awarding funding to projects. Ohio Farm Bureau testified as a proponent of the bill, was actively involved in the legislative process, and designated it as a key vote. The bill now heads to the Ohio Senate for consideration.
Modernization of drainage ditch petition process
On June 9, the Ohio House passed HB 340, which modernizes the ditch petition processes by which landowners can petition the county for drainage improvement projects.
HB 340 embraces the use of technology such as digital maps, video or photographs via drone footage, etc. to modernize the petition viewing process about the proposed drainage improvement’s location and issues intended to be addressed. Another important highlight is increasing the minimum width of the required sod or seeded strip along the drainage improvement from 4 feet to 10 feet. This will provide for better erosion and sediment control and aligns with Ohio Farm Bureau’s support for efforts that improve soil and water conservation efforts.
Designated as a key vote for Farm Bureau, HB 340 is the culmination of several years of work by the Ohio Drainage Law Revision Task Force comprised of the Ohio County Commissioners’ Association, Ohio Farm Bureau and other stakeholders.
The bill now awaits hearings in the Ohio Senate.
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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