Farmer’s Guide to Trucking Regulations available to Ohio Farm Bureau members
The guide includes a farm driver checklist, overview of state and federal regulations and exemptions, CDL qualifications and more.
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At the end of June, Gov. Mike DeWine signed a bill that will invest $2.2 billion from the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 into Ohio’s future. House Bill 168 addresses some of the most fundamental responsibilities that we share as public servants — the health of our children and the economic strength of our state,” DeWine said.
The largest expenditure item, $1.5 billion, will be used to pay off the state’s Unemployment Insurance Trust Fund loan to the federal government. By doing so, DeWine said Ohio businesses “won’t experience large increases in their federal unemployment payroll taxes, and instead can focus on investing this money in their businesses and employees.”
The signing of this legislation was welcome news for farmers and agribusinesses, according to Brandon Kern, senior director of state and national policy for Ohio Farm Bureau.
“This bill will help employers avoid costly increases in payments into the unemployment compensation fund to help pay off our state’s federal debt,” Kern said. “Now we need to focus on solving the structural shortcomings of the fund to avoid this situation in the future.”
The bill was sponsored by State Reps. Mark Fraizer (R-Newark) and Mike Loychik (R-Bazetta). DeWine also signed House Bill 75, which appropriates budget funding for the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation over the 2022-2023 biennium.
The guide includes a farm driver checklist, overview of state and federal regulations and exemptions, CDL qualifications and more.
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The Small-Scale Food Business Guide covers federal and state regulations for selling food products such as raw meat, dairy, eggs, baked goods, cottage foods, fruits and vegetables, honey and more.
Read MoreODA will enroll 500,000 acres into the program for a two-week sign-up period, beginning April 22, 2024, through May 6, 2024. Contact local SWCD offices to apply.
Read MoreKatie Share of Columbus has been named ExploreAg and Youth Development Specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau.
Read MoreMary Klopfenstein of Delphos has been named Young Ag Professional and Ag Literacy Program Specialist for Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Read MoreAdele Flynn of Wellington has been elected treasurer of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation and now holds the third highest elected office in Ohio’s largest and most influential farm organization.
Read MoreProducers are urged to work with their veterinarian to practice enhanced biosecurity measures and review and limit cattle movements within production systems.
Read MoreThe changing seasons bring with them the need to thoroughly inspect pole barns for any damages that may have occurred during the winter months.
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