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The Ohio Agriculture and Rural Communities 2026 Action Plan

The plan provides a blueprint for policymakers and Ohio Farm Bureau members to bolster Ohio’s agriculture industry and our rural communities.

Recent H-2A program impacts aim to steady farm labor costs, needs

A recent state budget fix and a federal rule reform to H-2A have resulted in some relief for farmers who use the guest worker program.

OFBF policies adopted at AFBF convention

Ohio Farm Bureau brought forth 10 policies to be voted upon by delegates at the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention in Anaheim earlier this week, and all 10 were approved as national policy.

Ohio Farm Bureau fighting for water quality, regulation equity

Ohio EPA has recently proposed allowing data centers to obtain ‘general’ National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for their stormwater/wastewater discharges.

Ohio Farm Bureau shapes 2026 policy at annual meeting

Delegates discussed many topics impacting agriculture including farmland preservation, local foods, and succession planning.

A seat at the table with President Trump

Ohio Farm Bureau Treasurer Adele Flynn participated in the meeting, representing Ohio farmers.

Ohio Farm Bureau applauds passage of House Bill 10

HB 10 ensures transparency around how imitation meat is labeled, along with restoring needed flexibility around the application of crop protection tools.

Support for Ohio agriculture included in two-year state budget

The budget includes funding for: H2Ohio, animal health and animal disease response, the College of Veterinary Medicine at Ohio State, and the Brownfield Remediation Program.

2025 Pickaway County Public Policy Meeting

The Pickaway County Farm Bureau Board of Trustees invites you to attend our Policy Development Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Fairfield County 2025 Public Policy Meeting

The Fairfield County Farm Bureau Board of Trustees invites you to attend our Policy Development Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

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Ag at the Capitol

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.

Ryanna Tietje

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.

Matt Aultman

Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.

Bill and Charlotte Wachtman

I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.

Gretchan Francis

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.

Hannah Kiser

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.

Chad Ruhl

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.

Mary Smallsreed

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