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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While farmers are always open to new climate-smart practices and technology to reduce emissions levels, they could play an even larger role in the future to help achieve climate goals by adopting voluntary practices to offset greenhouse gas emissions, such as trapping carbon in the soil through increased conservation cover and reduced tillage. On this Our Ohio Weekly, learn about the developing carbon markets for farmers. The questions, the challenges and the opportunities.
00:00 – American Farm Bureau’s director of congressional relations, Andrew Walmsley and AFBF Shelby Swain Myers discuss the emerging markets for sustainability and carbon credits.
23:50 – “To the Beat of Agriculture”, meet the new President of the American Sheep Industry and Ohio sheep farmer, Susan Schulz.
32:20 – American Farm Bureau’s director of congressional relations, Andrew Walmsley and AFBF Shelby Swain Myers talk about the revenue potential in the carbon market.
42:20 – The application deadline for Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Ag Professional’s Outstanding Young Farmer and Excellence in Ag awards is quickly approaching on June 11. OFBF’s Kelsey Turner talks about the qualifications to apply and the prizes offered to this year’s winners.
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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Mohr named senior accounting assistant
Karen Mohr of Union County has been named senior accounting assistant for Ohio Farm Bureau.
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What EPA’s new DEF guidance means for farmers
EPA released new guidance allowing diesel equipment manufacturers to move away from traditional DEF quality sensors and use alternative technologies, such as nitrous oxide sensors.
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Ohio Farm Bureau applauds results of OACI’s 2026 Assessment Survey Report
The report provides a data-driven look at conservation practices across the Western Lake Erie Basin and emphasizes farmers are doing their part in water quality.
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Registration open for 2026 ExploreAg STEM camps
2026 camps feature an expanded lineup of one-day experiences and a weeklong immersive camp for high school students. Registration closes 10 days before each experience.
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Growing our Generation: Giving back to the industry that raised me
Growing our Generation enewsletter features insights and ideas directly from Ohio’s young farmers and food and agricultural professionals. Sign up…
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Ohio Farm Bureau hosts Data Centers Webinar
A recording of the webinar is available to Farm Bureau members. Please log in to your member account at ofbf.org, then click the link to access the recording.
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Ohio Farm Bureau testifies on landowner protection, farmland preservation
Across both bills, Ohio Farm Bureau reinforced that development can provide economic opportunity, but must be balanced with strong protections for landowners and Ohio agriculture.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Action Alert: U.S. 23 and I-71 Connector Study
As ODOT accepts public comments until April 14, it is critical that impacted farmers and rural landowners weigh in while the study is underway.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Action Alert: Ask legislators to repeal the Data Center Tax Break
Ohio Farm Bureau is urging its members to contact their Ohio legislators to ask them to repeal the Data Center Sales Tax Exemption.
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