Agritourism guide helps safely bring people to the farm
Ohio Farm Bureau’s legal team created the guide to help members better understand the laws, regulations and risk considerations that come with opening their farms to the public.
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Changing leaves signal that deer hunting season is upon us. In the September/October issue of Our Ohio magazine, we take a deep dive into hunting lease options available to both hunters and landowners from the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.
Also in this issue we check in with the Ohio Restaurant Association on how our industry partners have survived not only coming out of the pandemic, but also ongoing supply chain woes and labor shortages across the state and nation. We also talk with Dan Young of Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs about his thoughts on the future of the industry.
Strong rural centers are the backbone of farm communities, and watching many decline over the years is alarming. The comeback story of Bellefontaine, through the ongoing efforts of real estate developer Small Nation, which is owned and operated by those who grew up in or near the county, is an inspiring blueprint for villages and cities across the state. Their holistic work with local entrepreneurs is lifting Logan County in more ways than one.
In September/October we also meet the 2022 ag teacher of the year Barrett Zimmerman, who was awarded the Golden Owl Award, sponsored by Nationwide, at the state FFA conference earlier this year. In this issue we also learn the story of the Morgan family in Champaign County, whose use of Nationwide’s Land As Your Legacy program gave them peace of mind when they needed it the most.
With early voting beginning Oct. 1, Executive Vice President Adam Sharp’s Across the Table column talks about the importance of voting for and retaining “consistent” justices on the Ohio Supreme Court. We also have a story on testimony Sharp and others gave at a joint hearing of the Ohio House and Ohio Senate ag committees on the importance of the Ohio State Fair and Ohio Expo Center to ag youth in the state.
Other items of interest in this issue include a Farm Science Review preview in the latest OSU Impact from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, as well as reader favorites — autumn recipes and Grow and Know events.
These are just some of what members will find in the latest issue of Our Ohio magazine, a benefit of Farm Bureau membership and Our Ohio supporters. A digital edition is also available.
Photo by Dave Liggett
My first recommendation in your journey is to start out with a local farming friend or mentor along with joining an organization like Ohio Farm Bureau.
We’re just so thankful for the Farm Bureau and the foundation for helping put this together. And of course, the Boyert family for the vision they had with this grant. It’s jumping us forward 10 years. It’s unbelievable.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
It wasn’t until I joined the Wilmington College Collegiate Farm Bureau that I truly saw how my passion could translate into leadership, advocacy and a career.
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.
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.
So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.
Featured Articles
County Farm Bureau offers hands-on, ag-specific safety training in two-day course
Attendees learned about agricultural and farm rescue techniques covering tractor extrication, machinery entrapment, large animal rescue, grain bin rescue and hazards associated with manure pits.
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Jefferson County receives AFBF ag literacy grant
In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, Jefferson County members created a weeklong program during their county fair to showcase the significant milestones and advancements in the agricultural industry.
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Across the Table: Ohio will be shaped by those who show up
As we celebrate our nation’s first 250 years, it’s a reminder that the USA’s success is driven by those who roll up their sleeves, serve their communities and leave things better than they found them.
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September/October 2026 Our Ohio
Our approach to this issue was simple. What does it mean to celebrate America and its founding industry, agriculture?
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AgriPOWER alumni tout lasting impact of program
Program alumni credit AgriPOWER with enhancing their professional careers, giving them the confidence to hold local public office and deepening their understanding of industry-wide connections and policy.
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Purple Majesty: Lush lavender fields are all the rage
Ohio is experiencing a surge in lavender operations, now boasting more than a dozen farms, many of which are less than a decade old.
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Roots run deep in Ohio’s Century Farm families
Ohio Century Farms are committed to conservation and history, actively preserving their heritage and environment by securing historic registry placements, documenting family history and preserving the land.
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Leaving a legacy through a designated gift
A beneficiary designated gift can leave a lasting legacy using assets like pensions, investments, bank accounts, or life insurance policies.
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Paying homage at Normandy is next up for OFBF travel program
The France Magnifique tour is March 11-22, 2027. The early registration deposit deadline is Sept. 12 for spaces being held for OFBF members. After this date, space is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
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