New podcast series focuses on Ohio’s legacy phosphorus
The Field Day podcast series will include guests from the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Ohio Department of Agriculture, The Ohio State University and the University of Illinois.
Read MoreFrom the food supply chain to rural broadband, regulatory reform to energy solutions, there is a lot on the plate of Ohio Farm Bureau as the organization advocates for the best interests of farmers and rural communities in Ohio. But don’t worry; there is a plan for solving those issues and many more. On this Our Ohio Weekly, learn all about Farm Bureau’s Ohio Agriculture and Rural Communities Action Plan and how that plan is being put into place at the local, state and national levels.
00:00 – Adam Sharp, executive vice president of Ohio Farm Bureau and OFBF Senior Director of State and National Policy Brandon Kern talk about some of the organization’s policy issues for 2021.
23:50 – “To the Beat of Agriculture”, meet a farmer who had a lucrative career outside of agriculture, but couldn’t resist the pull for he and his wife to get back home.
32:20 – Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis talks about a recent win for Farm Bureau members in an eminent domain case.
42:20 -Ivory Harlow, organization director for Ross County Farm Bureau, shares the success story of their M.A.D.E. on the Farm event helping area youth stay drug free.
The Field Day podcast series will include guests from the USDA Agricultural Research Service, Ohio Department of Agriculture, The Ohio State University and the University of Illinois.
Read MoreFarm Bureau Health Plans would give access to affordable, personalized health care plans for Ohio farm families.
Read MoreThe foundation recognizes Ohio students for their academic effort, community engagement and career interests that link agriculture to community service, education or scientific research.
Read MoreRyanna Tietje, a Henry County Farm Bureau member, knew from an early age that her dream was to return to the family farm after college.
Read MorePlans would be for Ohio farm families who do not have access to health insurance as an employee benefit or who are uninsured or underinsured due to high costs and limited options in the marketplace.
Read MoreThis boot camp taught me that the time to tell our stories—and stand up for our industry—is now.
Read MoreIn 2022, Ohio passed House Bill 397 to give farmers more security by standardizing farm lease terminations. The law helps, but only a comprehensive written lease ensures your rights when circumstances shift.
Read MoreThe proposed tax package makes permanent several provisions from the TCJA that were previously set to expire. It also expands upon these provisions to provide additional opportunities.
Read MoreHow do we reduce the risks to operators and family members who work with, and near PTO-driven equipment?
Read MoreAgriPOWER is a a leadership and advocacy development program of Ohio Farm Bureau, designed for farmers and agribusiness professionals.
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