Local Farm Bureau leaders visit Ohio capital
Empowering Ohio Agriculture: Insights from the Annual Ag Day at the Capital
Read MoreThe purpose of this grassroots policy proposal process is to hear from our members and community leaders on issues Farm Bureau should address.
Adams County Farm Bureau hosted its 2023 policy development meeting April 10 at Frisch’s in West Union. The purpose of this grassroots policy proposal process is to hear from our members and community leaders on issues Farm Bureau should address. Attendees are encouraged to address new issues they confront on a regular basis that need some light shed on them. These issues can pertain to the organization on the local, state and national levels.
For those who aren’t familiar with grassroots or Farm Bureau’s policy development process, it all starts right here in our communities. Our county Farm Bureau hosts this meeting with local officials, leaders and farmers. From all of this input, the local policy development committee reviews current policy and adds new policies based on member and community input.
Do you have a suggestion? Please email your suggestion to [email protected] for the committee to review. Each of the proposed policies are voted on at our county annual meeting in the fall.
From there, the county proposals are submitted to the Ohio Farm Bureau. A state policy development committee of Farm Bureau members and state trustees is created through nominations from the county Farm Bureaus. Prior year’s topics included broadband, forestry, meat inspection, state and county emergency coordination, agricultural conservation, climate change and sustainable farming.
Through sharing and explaining, research and compromise, the committees come up with strong policy recommendations for Farm Bureau member delegates to discuss and vote on in December at the state annual meeting. National policies adopted at the annual meeting will then be escalated to the American Farm Bureau, where members throughout the nation will vote and set national policy.
Participants on Monday included local representation from the Adams County Farm Bureau board, a county commissioner, Farm Service Agency, OSU Extension, Soil & Water Conservation District, Adams County auditor, The Empowerment Alliance, and Natural Resources Conservation Service.
Empowering Ohio Agriculture: Insights from the Annual Ag Day at the Capital
Read MoreThe comprehensive training Feb. 16 covered general agricultural safety, employee health, and mental health well-being
Read MoreThis collaborative approach is designed to draft personalized transition plans for farms, ensuring the seamless transfer of both business and familial responsibilities.
Read MoreThe recognition as a CAE winner reflects Adams County Farm Bureau’s unwavering commitment to promoting agricultural awareness and community engagement.
Read MoreWe engaged in a variety of hands-on workshops and savored new culinary experiences.
Read MoreApplications are available online and can be obtained through local high schools’ guidance counselors’ offices. Apply by March 31, 2024.
Read MoreAdams County Farm Bureau and the Adams County Soil and Water Conservation District came together Aug. 15 for their annual meeting at the Red Barn Pavilion.
Read MoreThe July 17 event aimed to equip local farmers with insights into transporting equipment and commodities while adhering to both state and federal regulations.
Read MoreThe day featured captivating activities for guests of all ages.
Read MoreThis joint initiative aimed to equip attendees with the tools and understanding required to address mental health concerns within the community.
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