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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The Lake Erie Bill of Rights, or LEBOR ballot initiative didn’t get very far after it was passed by Toledo voters in 2019, thanks to the fast action of Wood County farmers Mark Drewes. Drewes filed a lawsuit to thwart the attempt to give legal rights to Lake Erie and give Toledoans authority to sue farmers on behalf of the lake. The result of Drewes’ lawsuit was a U.S. District Court judge ruling, decisively, that LEBOR was invalid. On this Our Ohio Weekly we will get a behind the scenes look at the case and what its result means for Ohio farmers.
00:00 – Leah Curtis, policy counsel for Ohio Farm Bureau and Tom Fusonie, an attorney with the law firm Vorys, Sater, Seymour and Pease talk about the process of invalidating LEBOR.
23:50 – Meet educator Becky Cropper and hear how she is positively impacting young lives in southwest Ohio classrooms “To the Beat of Agriculture”.
32:20 – Jack Irvin, vice president of public policy with Ohio Farm Bureau gives the details on Governor DeWine’s budget proposal for 2021-2022 and what it means for agriculture.
42:20 – Maggie Good, Director of Member Engagement for American Farm Bureau, shares info about Ag Safety Awareness Week.
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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Ohio Farm Bureau officers re-elected at 107th Annual Meeting
Bill Patterson, Cy Prettyman and Adele Flynn will continue to serve as officers for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
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Ohio Farm Bureau shapes 2026 policy at annual meeting
Delegates discussed many topics impacting agriculture including farmland preservation, local foods, and succession planning.
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Ohio Farm Bureau trustees elected at 107th Annual Meeting
Twenty-six farmers govern the state’s largest farm and food organization.
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Ohio Farm Bureau presents inaugural County Leader of Distinction Awards
The 2025 recipients are Fred Cooke (posthumous) of Richland County, Marvin Dietsch of Williams County, Steven Knollman of Hamilton County and Michele Miller (posthumous) of Ottawa County.
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$100,000 Growing Tomorrow Grant awarded to Clover Valley Farm
Nathan and Jill Parriman grow seasonal crops, including Christmas trees, pumpkins and cut flowers, providing U-cut experiences that invite customers to engage directly with agriculture.
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Ohio Farm Bureau honors 2025 Distinguished Service Award winners
The 2025 Distinguished Service Award recipients are Craig Adams, Mike Townsley, and Kellogg Farms, Kurt Farms and Stateler Family Farms.
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A seat at the table with President Trump
Ohio Farm Bureau Treasurer Adele Flynn participated in the meeting, representing Ohio farmers.
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How reliable will electricity be this winter?
For Ohio and PJM region, the outlook is reassuring—ample reserves and strong planning should keep the power on.
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Cost of Thanksgiving dinner declines
The average price for a classic holiday feast for 10 in Ohio will cost $55.87.
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