With an economic impact for Ohio worth nearly $1.5 billion, the equine industry is a big money maker for the state.
With an economic impact for Ohio worth nearly $1.5 billion, the equine industry is a big money maker for the state. Ohio has a horse population of about 306,000, making it the 6th most populous state in the country when it comes to horses. It also has the 6th most horses per square mile of land in the country with that number being over seven. That stat continues to grow at a galloping rate. On this Our Ohio Weekly, learn more about Ohio’s Standardbred industry with the executive director of the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association, and get all of the details about the 2023 Young Ag Professionals Winter Leadership Experience.
00:00 – Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association Executive Director, Renee Mancino, recaps the 2022 season and how sports wagering with impact the racing industry in Ohio.
16:50 – Young Agricultural Professionals state committee member Sara Tallmadge gives a preview of the 2022 Winter Leadership Experience and talks about some of the highlights of the upcoming event.
23:50 – On the latest “To the Beat of Agriculture,” hear from a member of Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Ag Professionals, Jonathan Zucker from Marion County, as he shares his family farm background and gives a sneak peak into this year’s YAP Winter Leadership Experience.
32:20 – One of the most popular speakers each year at the Young Agricultural Professionals Winter Leadership Experience is Ben Brown. Formerly an economist at Ohio State, Brown will make the trip from the University of Missouri to Sandusky in January to share his knowledge.
42:20 – The Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation has opened the application process for its new Safety Intervention Grants. BWC’s Bruce Loughner discusses how members of the ag industry can take advantage of these grants and shares some examples of past recipients.
Frank Fraas of Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association joins to discuss Ohio’s fair racing season and the growth of harness racing.
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Get an update on Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association and find out what the future holds for Ohio’s standardbred industry.
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Get an update on what to expect at the county fair tracks this year, Plus, find out about legislation that will have a direct impact on farmers.
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Hear about the latest SCN research, funded by the Ohio Soybean Council and how farmers can get free tests for their fields. Plus, get an update from Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association.
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Get an update on what to expect at the county fair tracks this year from the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.
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Get an update on Ohio’s racing horse industry from the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association and a preview of the fourth and final webinar focusing on farm labor.
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A new online farm management course offered by Ohio State will help Ohio’s beginning farmers qualify for the requirements of the Ohio Beginning Farmer Tax Credit program.
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The vast majority of electric vehicles are on California, New York, Florida and Texas highways, but when will we start seeing them in rural areas and even put to use on farms?
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OHHA support will promote the Standardbred industry to Farm Bureau members, and youth and career programs led by the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation.
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Ohio Farm Bureau remains strong through partnerships with those who are like-minded in ways to keep our industry robust and continue our relevance to our members and to Ohio’s overall economy.
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