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.
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From 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.
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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Farm Bureau Health Plans legislation passes Ohio House
Farm Bureau Health Plans would give access to affordable, personalized health care plans for Ohio farm families.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation awards $75,500 in scholarships
The foundation recognizes Ohio students for their academic effort, community engagement and career interests that link agriculture to community service, education or scientific research.
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Growing our Generation: Returning home
Ryanna Tietje, a Henry County Farm Bureau member, knew from an early age that her dream was to return to the family farm after college.
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Ohio Farm Bureau president testifies in support of Farm Bureau Health Plans legislation
Plans 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.
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Boot camp empowered me as an advocate
This boot camp taught me that the time to tell our stories—and stand up for our industry—is now.
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Recent farm lease lessons and recommendations
In 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.
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Proposed House tax provisions are relevant to farmers, ranchers, and small businesses
The 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.
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Power Take Off (PTO) safety
How do we reduce the risks to operators and family members who work with, and near PTO-driven equipment?
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AgriPOWER leadership, advocacy program applications are open
AgriPOWER is a a leadership and advocacy development program of Ohio Farm Bureau, designed for farmers and agribusiness professionals.
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