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 fighting for water quality, regulation equity
Ohio EPA has recently proposed allowing data centers to obtain ‘general’ National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for their stormwater/wastewater discharges.
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2026 American Farm Bureau Annual Convention Coverage
Jan. 9-14, Ohio Farm Bureau members will shine a light on the outstanding leadership and community impact agriculture possesses in our state.
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National awards given to Farm Bureau programs in nine Ohio counties
The American Farm Bureau Federation County Activities of Excellence awards celebrate unique, local, volunteer-driven programs.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation announces new premier Ambassadors Scholarship
The scholarship provides one renewable award of $10,000, supporting a student pursuing a degree in agriculture or an agriculture-related field.
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Checking-in for the holidays
A short conversation over the phone, a quick text message or even finding a small daily habit such as journaling can make a big difference.
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Energy program provides savings, peace of mind
One of the best decisions Shannon and Heather Utter made a few years ago was looking into a Farm Bureau member benefit that has ended up saving them thousands of dollars on their energy bills.
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Growing our Generation: Votes in Farm Bureau matter
Ryan Hiser has experienced first-hand the importance of having the opportunity to vote on issues that will affect his family operation and other farmers.
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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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