Development pressure, high farmland prices a big concern
With the pressure on Ohio farms, perhaps the most important way farmers can afford to keep farming is with the protection of CAUV.
Read MoreOn the latest Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, get an update on the real estate picture in rural Ohio from Wright and Moore and find out why a new farm bill is a priority for Sunrise Cooperative and their members.
According to the latest Census of Agriculture, Ohio lost 300,000 acres of farmland between 2017 and 2022. How can we harness the economic and energy development Ohio is realizing, while still maintaining the state’s agrarian heritage and its No. 1 industry? As we find out from Andrew Wecker of Wright and Moore on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, the issue brings with it many challenges and opportunities. Plus, farm bill talks are happening, but action doesn’t seem to be a priority. Find out why it is for Sunrise Cooperative as we visit with CEO George Secor.
With the pressure on Ohio farms, perhaps the most important way farmers can afford to keep farming is with the protection of CAUV.
Read MoreDuring his testimony, Aultman added that ensuring that agricultural property is valued for its agricultural potential and not development is critical to the continued success of Ohio agriculture.
Read MoreGet an update on the real estate picture in rural Ohio from Wright and Moore and find out why a new farm bill is a priority for Sunrise Cooperative and its members.
Read MoreAmerican Farmland Trust hopes its new national program, Land Transfer Navigators, will protect family farms and stem the flow of farmland to nonagricultural uses.
Read MoreOhio Farm Bureau 2024 priority issues focus on business climate, regulatory environment, preserving Ohio’s farming heritage, healthy rural communities, and grassroots advocacy.
Read MoreBrooks Lamb previews his upcoming talk at the Young Ag Professionals Winter Leadership Experience as he shares his story of starting a farm career in a very challenging time.
Read MorePerhaps it is time once again for a larger conversation about farmland preservation in our state, as each acre taken jeopardizes future food production and food security for our nation.
Read MoreWhen ODOT initially unveiled its US Route 23 proposals, the Skinner family saw red flags all over the place and the need to take action.
Read MoreLicking County Soil and Water Conservation District has recently been certified as a local sponsor for the Ohio Department of…
Read MoreThe Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) recently announced approval for local sponsors to purchase agricultural easements on 51 family farms…
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