Ohio Farm Bureau names 2023 policy development committee
Twenty Ohio Farm Bureau leaders are serving on the 2023 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.
Read MoreThe 2023 Water Quality Status Report highlights the progress being made in the watersheds of Grand Lake St. Marys and how the improvement of nutrient management there is promising for what can be accomplished in other areas of the state.
Water quality has a direct impact on agriculture, the environment, communities and local economies. That is why Ohio farmers are taking measures to assure clean water with voluntary efforts that are being done on a large scale with measurable results realized each year.
The 2023 Water Quality Status Report highlights the progress being made in the watersheds of Grand Lake St. Marys and how the improvement of nutrient management there is promising for what can be accomplished in other areas of the state.
“This report serves as a reference point for where we have been, where we are now and where we need to be in order to obtain the goals we have for clean water, not only in the Western Lake Erie Basin, but all of Ohio,” said Larry Antosch, Ohio Farm Bureau senior director of policy development and environmental policy. “What farmers are doing on each of their farms, individually, is shown in the collective data, and if water quality programs are expanded to more farmers and other stakeholders, the progress being made will continue.”
– A cost-benefit analysis about the investments being made in the H2Ohio water quality program and the return on investment for all Ohioans.
– An update on the thousands of farmers who are gauging their need for new and better ways to protect their soils by keeping valuable nutrients in place through the Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative (OACI).
– Ohio Farm Bureau’s ongoing work with the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms Network, a collaborative effort with the Natural Resources Conservation Service.
– Details about the industries outside of agriculture that are seeing growth due to farmers’ efforts.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission is working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities.
This is a news release for use by journalists. Questions should be directed to Ty Higgins, 614-246-8231 or [email protected].
Twenty Ohio Farm Bureau leaders are serving on the 2023 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.
Read MoreCy Prettyman of New Bloomington is serving as chairman of the 2023 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.
Read MoreBill Patterson of Chesterland is serving on the 2023 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.
Read MoreChris Weaver of Lyons is serving on the 2023 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.
Read MoreMatt Aultman of Greenville is serving on the 2023 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.
Read MoreWyatt Bates of Wheelersburg is serving on the 2023 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.
Read MoreJohn Bolte of Tiffin is serving on the 2023 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.
Read MoreAdele Flynn of Wellington is serving on the 2023 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.
Read MoreAl Miller of Marietta is serving on the 2023 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.
Read MoreBill Myers of Oregon is serving on the 2023 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.
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