Issue 2 FAQ
Issue 2 would authorize and regulate the cultivation, processing, sale, purchase, possession, home growth, and use of recreational marijuana by adults over the age of 21.
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County presidents and our Young Ag Professionals were in Washington, D.C. Sept. 13-15 talking to our legislators about agriculture and learning more about national agriculture issues. Thanks to Mercer County YAP representative Heather Rindler, Logan County Board President Tucker Berg, Auglaize County Board President Isaac Gray and Mercer County Board President Brenda Mescher for representing our members.
Labor has always been an issue, mainly because we are a seasonal operation. So that's a challenge finding somebody who only wants to work three months out of a year, sometimes up to six months.
I appreciate the benefit of having a strong voice in my corner. The extras that are included in membership are wonderful, but I'm a member because of the positive impact to my local and state agricultural communities.
I see the value and need to be engaged in the community I live in, to be a part of the decision-making process and to volunteer with organizations that help make our community better.
Farm Bureau involvement has taught me how to grow my professional and leadership experience outside of the workforce and how to do that in a community-centric way.
With not growing up on a farm, I’d say I was a late bloomer to agriculture. I feel so fortunate that I found the agriculture industry. There are so many opportunities for growth.
Knowing that horticulture is under the agriculture umbrella and having Farm Bureau supporting horticulture like it does the rest of ag is very important.
If it wasn't for Farm Bureau, I personally, along with many others, would not have had the opportunity to meet with our representatives face to face in Washington.
Featured Articles
Farm Bureau hosts estate planning, tax program Nov. 13
‘Future Minded Farmer with Adam Sharp’ will provide insights on upcoming changes to farm estate tax structures set to take effect in 2026.
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Ohio Farm Bureau opposes Issue 2
Issue 2 would authorize and regulate the cultivation, processing, sale, purchase, possession, home grow, and use of recreational marijuana by adults over the age of 21.
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Young Agricultural Professionals 2023 Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience
A group of Young Agricultural Professionals are in Washington D.C. Sept. 12-14 for the annual leadership experience trip.
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New rules for land lease termination
Under HB 397, notice must be given by Sept. 1 to terminate a farm lease, and the lease will terminate at the conclusion of harvest or Dec. 31, whichever comes first.
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Change in state budget could mitigate CAUV increases
The Senate version of Ohio’s state budget for 2024-2025, which was passed on Thursday, has a significant provision that could mitigate CAUV increases.
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Ohio Farm Bureau members take action in D.C.
Ohio Farm Bureau was represented by state trustees Karin Bright (District 22) and Mike Bensman (District 10).
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Issue 1 FAQ
Ohio Farm Bureau supports Issue 1. This FAQ answers questions about what this initiative means to agriculture.
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Ohio Farm Bureau supports Issue 1
The ballot initiative asks Ohio voters if the state should strengthen the petition process and raise the threshold to 60% for approving constitutional amendment proposals.
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Policy Points: Ohio budget edition
Many lines of the state budget would have an impact, both positively and negatively, on Ohio agriculture. Find out Farm Bureau’s position on those significant items.
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