Local Farm Bureaus host CAUV Informational Session

The Adams, Brown, Clermont, and Highland County Farm Bureaus held a members-only Current Agricultural Use Value Informational Session on Saturday, June 8 at 9 a.m.. A total of 45 local members attended the session, representing all four counties.

The CAUV program, passed in 1973 and implemented in 1975, is designed to tax farmland based on its agricultural value rather than its market value. This approach aims to ease the tax burden on farmers, preserving farmland by making it more affordable to maintain. However, the recent reappraisal and update in 2023 have caused CAUV values to surge significantly, impacting farmers with increased property tax bills.

Leah Curtis, policy counsel and senior director of member engagement with the Ohio Farm Bureau, was the session’s keynote speaker. She provided a detailed overview of the factors contributing to the recent increases in CAUV values. Curtis also offered insights into the property tax system and updated attendees on legislative actions that could affect future CAUV calculations and tax assessments.

Several factors are driving the substantial increase in CAUV values, with some counties reporting hikes between 80% and 100%. Key reasons include commodity prices, interest rates, soil productivity data and market trends.

For those not currently members, the session highlighted the numerous advantages of joining Farm Bureau:

  • Advocacy: Strong representation at local, state, and national levels on agricultural issues.
  • Education: Access to sessions, workshops and resources that help farmers stay informed about industry changes and best practices.
  • Networking: Opportunities to connect with fellow farmers and industry professionals.
  • Discounts: Savings on a variety of products and services, including equipment and insurance.

Farm Bureau’s role in supporting the agricultural community is crucial, especially during times of significant change and uncertainty. The recent CAUV informational session is a prime example of the valuable support and insights available to members.

For more information about joining Farm Bureau and the benefits it offers, visit the Farm Bureau website or contact your local county office.

The issue of property taxation remains as one of the biggest challenges our members face today. Ensuring agricultural property is valued for its agricultural potential and not development is critical to the continued success of Ohio agriculture.
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Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

Giving farmers a voice
The plan we are on is great. It’s comparable to my previous job's plan, and we are a sole proprietor.
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Kevin Holy

Geauga County Farm Bureau

Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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Gretchan Francis

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Bringing the farm back to life
We really appreciate what Farm Bureau has done to get people interested in this line of work and workforce development and getting people interested in this industry.
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Jody Brown Boyd

Brown's Family Farm Market

Finding farm labor
We work terrifically with the Ashtabula County Farm Bureau, hosting at least one to two outreach town hall events every year to educate new farmers and existing farmers on traditional CAUV and woodlands.
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David Thomas

Ashtabula County Auditor

CAUV: Past, present and future
Because we are younger farmers just starting out, Farm Bureau has a lot of good opportunities and resources to help us grow in the future.
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Hannah Kiser

Sandusky County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau involvement
Through the Select Partner program, we became educated in farm insurance and weren't just selling policies. It became more and more clear why farmers need an advocate like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Chad Ruhl

Farm manager, CSI Insurance

Select Partner Program
So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.
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Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Advocacy
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