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.
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All things dairy take center stage in the July/August edition of Our Ohio magazine.
The latest installment of the 2020 Working Together commodity series features the challenges and triumphs of the dairy industry, especially in the time of the coronavirus pandemic. On a lighter dairy note, Deersville General Store is featured for winning the unscientific, but fun Ohio Farm Bureau Facebook favorite ice cream contest last year. Nominate your favorite ice cream through July 18.
Also included in this issue is a story about capital improvements to fairgrounds around the state and the impact those improvements may have on the surrounding community – told largely through the lens of Pickaway County. The impact of COVID-19 on county fairs also is noted.
In his column Across The Table, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Executive Vice President Adam Sharp speaks to the challenges and opportunities faced by agriculture in the Buckeye state during the coronavirus pandemic. The pandemic is touched on in every story in this issue, because it has made an impact on members across the board. This is keenly reflected on a county level as several county Farm Bureaus across the state have come together to help coordinate processing and delivering of meat to those in need.
More July/August features include Uncle Peter and the other standardbreds of Hickory Lane Horse Farm and the equine industry’s important place in Ohio agriculture. Also chronicled is the success of County Line Produce Auction in Wayne County. Finally in July/August Our Ohio we feature ag teacher Christie Bachmann of Bloom-Carroll, who is Nationwide’s Golden Owl Award recipient.
In the recipes section, the Lorain County Community College chefs serve up scrumptious salads to beat the heat this summer.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s 6th annual Water Quality Status report, a four-page summary of OFBF’s work on water quality issues, is also included in the magazine.
These are just the highlights of what members will find in the latest issue of Our Ohio magazine, a benefit of Farm Bureau membership and Our Ohio supporters. A digital edition is also available.
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Growing our Generation: Grassroots advocacy
Ohio Farm Bureau provides opportunities, platforms and resources to help you develop your voice in the industry and give farmers a seat at the table with leaders and legislators.
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Farm Bureau welcomes summer ethanol blend waiver
The emergency fuel waiver to allow the sale of summer gasoline blends containing 15% ethanol will lengthen the period during which Americans can continue buying E15 from June 1 to Sept. 15.
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Ohio Farm Bureau introduces Small-Scale Food Business Guide
The Small-Scale Food Business Guide covers federal and state regulations for selling food products such as raw meat, dairy, eggs, baked goods, cottage foods, fruits and vegetables, honey and more.
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Cashing in the direct-to-consumer food sales boom
New resources and technology are broadening the different types of sales tools and strategies available to farmers.
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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.
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Share named ExploreAg and Youth Development Specialist
Katie Share of Columbus has been named ExploreAg and Youth Development Specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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