Ohio Senate passes Farm Bureau Health Plans legislation
SB 100, championed by Sen. Susan Manchester, would offer farm families access to affordable, personalized health care plans.
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The Ohio Youth Capital Challenge is for youths who want to learn more about government and public policy and make a difference in their community.
Participants learn how to identify local issues, create solutions and follow the process through state government. Youth from 4-H, FFA and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation work in teams, with support from college-age mentors. In 2021 they’ll participate in a series of online modules with topics designed to help them have a hands-on advocacy experience. Each team will present their solutions for the opportunity to receive a scholarship.
Eligibility
Youths who are in at least ninth grade and between the ages of 14-18 during the 2020-21 school year are invited to apply or can be nominated by their teacher. Applications will remain open until Jan. 18, 2021. Apply or nominate a student today.
New this year
College students are invited to apply to serve as mentors to OYCC teens. They’ll guide students via Zoom as they analyze issues and create solutions to community problems. Upon successful completion of the program, mentors are eligible for a $500 scholarship. Learn more and apply by Jan 18, 2021.
Online extras
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.
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March is National Agriculture Month and in today’s world, agricultural education and awareness is needed more than ever. Hear from two of Ohio’s top ag educators.
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Nemeth named Ohio Farm Bureau organization director
Brent Nemeth of Rayland/Dillonvale will serve members in Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson and Tuscarawas counties.
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Legal with Leah: The Benefits of Ag Districts
Current Agricultural Use Value is often discussed as a farmland preservation tool, but there are some other tools in the law that landowners can consider.
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Kirkpatrick named Ohio Farm Bureau director of health services
Trevor Kirkpatrick will help design, coordinate and implement member-focused health benefits programs.
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Ohio Farm Bureau testifies in support of affordable health care for members
SB 100 will allow Ohio to join the existing network of state Farm Bureaus participating in Farm Bureau Health Plans, which is an alternative health plan that has been serving Farm Bureau members since 1993.
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Ohio Farm Bureau county presidents travel to Washington, D.C. for annual advocacy trip
Over three days, participants heard from experts and, in turn, voiced their thoughts on topics as far reaching as the farm bill to trade to taxes.
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Applications open for 2025 ExploreAg STEM camps
The ExploreAg program is free to all high school students. The deadline to apply is April 30 at exploreag.org.
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Snider wins Ohio Farm Bureau 2025 Excellence in Agriculture award
The award recognizes successful young agricultural professionals who are actively contributing and growing through their involvement with Farm Bureau and agriculture.
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Minshall wins Ohio Farm Bureau 2025 Outstanding Young Farmer Award
Will Minshall currently farms in a partnership with his family as an 8th generation grain farmer and a 1st generation cattle farmer in Pickaway County.
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