On this edition of Our Ohio Weekly:
What changes may have to happen so a derailment of the food supply never happens again? The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences recently hosted a webinar to cover the recent woes of America’s food supply system.
00:00 – Sustaining Our Food Supply Chain – Kurt Loudenback, CEO and owner of Grand Prairie Foods; Dr. Sally Rockey, executive director of the Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research; and Mike Townsley, chairman, Bob Evans Farms/Post Refrigerated Retail
23:50 – “To the Beat of Agriculture” — Richard Cocks talks about a new Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation scholarship in his name.
32:20 – Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis shares important information about home butchering in “Legal with Leah”
42:20 – Hear how northeast Ohio county Farm Bureaus are part of a 9,000 pound pork donation.
The House and Senate have voted to pass a bill that avoids a looming government shutdown. The bill, which includes short-term spending, disaster aid and a farm bill extension.
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The disaster relief funding disbursement will be overseen by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and administered through local soil & water districts.
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The winners of the 2024 Ohio Farm Bureau Advocacy in Action Award are Roger Baker of Wayne County and Neall Weber (posthumously) of Franklin County.
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The requirement for businesses that are registered with their state to file information about beneficial owners with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has been paused.
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Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives recommend safe energy conservation during extreme cold snaps to help alleviate demand.
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Delegates discussed many important topics including carbon sequestration and mental health at the Ohio Farm Bureau’s 106th Annual Meeting.
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Bill Patterson, Cy Prettyman and Adele Flynn will continue to serve as officers for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
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10 Ohio Farm Bureau members were elected to the federation’s state board during the 106th annual meeting.
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The grants help inspire, encourage and nurture young agricultural professionals and entrepreneurs to find creative and transformative ways to address challenges facing the agricultural sector today.
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The 2024 Distinguished Service Award recipients are Dr. John Mossbarger of Fayette County, Sen. Rob Portman of Warren County and Jane Scott of Franklin County.
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