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 saying “necessity is the mother of innovation” has rarely been more true for modern society than it was during the height of the Covid-19 pandemic. That is particularly true for the farm and food sector. Farmers found new ways to market their products, manufacturers changed how food was packaged and delivered and more made-at-home recipes were Googled by the American public than ever before. There is one Ohio organization that specializes in helping those that grow and process our food more successfully and, needless to say, they have been very busy over the past 18 months. Learn more about the Center for Innovative Food Technology, or CIFT, on this Our Ohio Weekly.
00:00 – Rebecca Singer, CIFT’s President and CEO and Elizabeth Murawski, Business and Workforce Development Manager for CIFT talk about how their organization encourages economic development by providing technical innovations and solutions for the food processing and agricultural industries.
23:50 – Meet Young Ag Professionals Jonathan and Alyssa Zucker, “To the Beat of Agriculture” and find out how they understand that in order to accomplish something in the future, you have to have respect for the past.
32:20 – CIFT’s Rebecca Singer and Elizabeth Murawski talk about ways they are helping their clients combat new cybersecurity threats.
42:20 – American Farm Bureau’s Ag Innovation Challenge is underway. AFBF’s Executive Director of Industry Relations, Sarah Brown, shares the details.
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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Applications open for 2026 Growing Tomorrow Grant
The grant helps create opportunities for early-stage agricultural businesses to move forward by addressing financial and startup hurdles. Apply by July 31.
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Ohio Farm Bureau partners with Life Line Screening to expand access to preventive health screenings
This new partnership provides members access to preventive cardiovascular and stroke risk screenings at a member-preferred rate.
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Action Alert: Help get year-round E15 across the finish line
Congress is considering standalone legislation to allow the permanent, year-round sale of E15. Members can use the action center to contact their member of Congress.
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Farm Bureau applauds House passage of farm bill
Thanks to the engagement of Farm Bureau members, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a new farm bill April 30. American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall asked the Senate to quickly take the next step.
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Legal with Leah: Meteorites and Trespassing
A recent meteorite in northeast Ohio has sparked fascination and a few legal questions. Leah Curtis joins to discuss what this rare event means for landowners.
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Bill would permit excused absences for 4-H, FFA activities
House Bill 125 will permit students to have a limited number of excused absences for 4-H and FFA events, ensuring they are not disciplined for attending.
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Take a close look before transferring well ownership
Conferring with a knowledgeable attorney is beneficial and important to ensure you understand your rights and obligations that may result from this type of transaction.
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Growing our Generation: Mental health awareness
Meet Mattea Shockling, agricultural navigator serving Noble, Guernsey and Morgan counties.
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Legal with Leah: Rails to Trails and Eminent Domain
Leah Curtis discusses Rails to Trails projects, potential impact on farmland when these conversions happen and Farm Bureau’s role in a North Carolina case.
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