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.
Read More
The new COVID-19 relief package that Congress passed at the end of 2020 included a second allocation of funds for the Paycheck Protection Program totaling $284 billion.
“The thought process behind the PPP is to assist businesses that had to scale back their operations or shut them down completely due to the pandemic,” said Brandon Kern, Ohio Farm Bureau’s senior director of state and national policy. “These funds are designed to allow businesses to keep employees on the payroll, and if 60% of the funding was used for payroll, the loan would be forgiven in its entirety.”
Kern said that many Ohio Farm Bureau members have small businesses on their farms or companies within the agriculture sector that support farmers’ everyday operations.
“There are many farm operations that do have a payroll, and we have many members who have taken part in this program,” Kern said. “Ohio agriculture is very diversified, and there are certainly many examples of businesses that would have experienced heavy job loss numbers had it not been for PPP.”
Funds from this program will be allocated to small businesses on a first-come, first-served basis. To find out more about the program and how to apply, visit the Small Business Administration website.
Farmers can apply for the PPP through any existing SBA 7(a) lenders, federally insured credit union, Farm Credit System institution or through any federally insured depository institution that is participating, including Farm Bureau Bank.
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.
Featured Articles
Ohio Farm Bureau launches partnership with Gripp
Ohio Farm Bureau members receive exclusive access and discounted rates to digital tools specifically designed to maximize day-to-day productivity, simplify equipment maintenance and enhance asset protection.
Read More
Ohio Farm Bureau shares members’ concerns with Joint Data Center Committee
Ohio Farm Bureau shared members’ concerns about the rapid growth of data centers across the state and the long-term impacts on agriculture and rural communities.
Read More
Be a part of the America 250-Ohio Agritourism Trail
The online application period is open now, until June 30, for those who would like to apply to be featured on the America 250-Ohio Agritourism Trail.
Read More
Ohio Farm Bureau supports expanded access to E15 on Ohio Turnpike
Ohio Farm Bureau testified in support of House Bill 773, legislation that would allow Ohio Turnpike travel plazas to offer E15.
Read More
Applications open for AgriPOWER Class XVII
Ohio Farm Bureau is accepting applications for AgriPOWER Class XVII, its leadership and advocacy development program. Application deadline is Aug. 1, 2026.
Read More
Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation awards $147,500 in scholarships
Annually, the foundation recognizes Ohio students for their academic effort, community engagement and career interests that link agriculture to community service, education or scientific research.
Read More
Ohio Farm Bureau appreciates pause for data center tax exemption
Gov. Mike DeWine’s recent decision to pause consideration of any new data center tax exemption requests, through the Ohio Tax Credit Authority, comes as the Ohio General Assembly’s Joint Data Center Study Committee looks at the growth of data centers in Ohio.
Read More
Price checkers wanted
Farm Bureau members are invited to participate June 1-7 in American Farm Bureau’s Summer Cookout Survey of retail food prices commonly used to prepare a cookout meal for 10 people.
Read More
State’s electric co-ops are ready for data centers
Ohio’s electric distribution cooperatives will continue to support local economic growth, and that includes data centers that locate within their territories, but they’re committed to ensuring that growth does not come at the expense of current members.
Read More