AFBF adopts Ohio Farm Bureau policies at 106th Convention
All 13 policies that came from Ohio were passed on the AFBF delegate floor.
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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.
The plan we are on is great. It’s comparable to my previous job's plan, and we are a sole proprietor.
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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Campbell wins American Farm Bureau Discussion Meet
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Corporate Transparency Act is back
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106th American Farm Bureau Annual Convention coverage
Follow the action as it’s happening in San Antonio on Ohio Farm Bureau social media channels: Facebook, YouTube, X and TikTok, using #AFBF25.
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Ohio Farm Bureau hosting statewide CAUV update webinar
Join Ohio Farm Bureau for a free webinar Feb. 11 to discuss the recent increases in CAUV values, Registration is required.
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Growing our Generation: Succession planning for the future
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Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation appoints new leadership
Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation recently added four new board members and elected officers of its 14-member board, which oversees the charitable, nonprofit organization.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation awards 2025 Workforce Development & Ag Literacy Grants
Grants support ag-related programming that enhances agricultural literacy efforts while creating pathways for young people to learn about ag careers.
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