Ohio Farm Bureau is encouraging members to share how rural broadband investment has impacted their homes and businesses, and where more work can be done to advance access to rural broadband.
Farmers and those within the agricultural industry have unique technological needs but continue to lack consistent broadband access. The state is calling for ideas as it creates a five-year plan to steer future broadband expansion efforts, and Ohio Farm Bureau would like to make sure members have a seat at the table.
The Ohio Department of Development is soliciting public comments and launching a multistop listening tour to gather input as it seeks federal dollars for expansion efforts through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
The state is planning to funnel those dollars through the Residential Broadband Expansion Program, which was initially fueled with a $20 million infusion in 2021 and landed another $230 million in the last budget. This led to an initial round of substantial private investments and an impact to 52,000 households in 31 counties.
Ohio Farm Bureau is encouraging members to share how that investment has impacted their homes and businesses, and where more work can be done to advance access to rural broadband.
March 21
University of Rio Grande, Bob Evans Farms Hall
65 Bevo Francis Way, Rio Grande, Ohio 45674
2:30 p.m. – Nonprofits and Community Organizations; 4 p.m. – Ohio Residents
March 23
Guernsey County District Public Library – Crossroads Branch
63500 Byesville Rd., Cambridge, Ohio 43725
1:15 p.m. – Nonprofits and Community Organizations
March 23
Cambridge Performing Arts Center
642 Wheeling Ave., Cambridge, Ohio 43725
4 p.m. – Ohio Residents
March 28
Webinar for Ohio Residents
4-5 p.m.
March 30
Xenia Community Library
76 E. Market St., Xenia, Ohio 45385
2:30 p.m. – Nonprofits and Community Organizations; 4 p.m. – Ohio Residents
April 4
Toledo Lucas County Library – Main Meeting Room
325 N. Michigan St., Toledo, Ohio 43604
2:30 p.m. – Nonprofits and Community Organizations; 4 p.m. – Ohio Residents
April 5
Webinar for Nonprofits and Community Organizations
2-3 p.m.
April 6
Findlay-Hancock County Public Library
206 Broadway St., Findlay, Ohio 45840
4 p.m. – Nonprofits and Community Organizations; 5:30 p.m. – Ohio Residents
April 12
Webinar for Ohio Residents
4-5 p.m.
April 13
The Midtown Tech Hive
6815 Euclid Ave., Cleveland, Ohio 44103
2:30 p.m. – Nonprofits and Community Organizations; 4 p.m. – Ohio Residents
April 20
Eastgate Regional Council of Governments
100 E. Federal St. #1000, Youngstown, Ohio 44503
2:30 p.m. – Nonprofits and Community Organizations; 4 p.m. – Ohio Residents
In testimony before the Ohio House and Senate Joint Ag Committee, Adam Sharp said investing in the Ohio Expo Center and State Fair helps secure the future success of the state’s No. 1 industry.
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Ohio Farm Bureau will be working directly with our state’s congressional delegation in Washington throughout the development of this new farm bill, and I encourage you to do the same.
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Ohio Farm Bureau is encouraging members to share how rural broadband investment has impacted their homes and businesses, and where more work can be done to advance access to rural broadband.
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The 2023 Ohio Agriculture and Rural Communities Action plan provides a blueprint for policymakers and Ohio Farm Bureau members to bolster Ohio’s agriculture industry and our rural communities.
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During the meeting, participants received an update on solar development in the county and were given the opportunity to ask questions to Commissioner Wallace.
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Farm Bureau advocates for agriculture in big and small ways – from fighting for priority issues such as landowner property rights and the next farm bill, to educating members about the need to study solar leases carefully.
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In addition, House Bill 283, aimed to help combat distracted driving in Ohio, was amended into Senate Bill 288 and sent to DeWine for his signature.
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28 counties across Ohio became eligible for disaster assistance through designations from USDA and Gov. Mike DeWine.
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BroadbandOhio estimates that around 230,000 residents will have improved broadband availability thanks to the 104 new expansion projects.
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This bill creates a tax credit to assist the next generation of farmers while helping the current generation transition their operations.
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