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Applications for Ohio Farm Bureau Health Plans now available

Members have three ways to apply: contacting a certified agent, calling 833-468-4280 or visiting ohiofarmbureauhealthplans.org.

Legal with Leah: Understanding Ohio’s 2026 CAUV Update

The 2026 Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) update brings lower values in many reappraisal counties and a significant policy win on permanent pasture.

Ohio Farm Bureau applauds 2026 CAUV updates

CAUV updates include a slight decline in values for counties undergoing reappraisals and a long-sought change to the valuation of permanent pastureland.

Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Golf Invitational raises record $118,000

These funds will help provide scholarships, expand educational programs and strengthen initiatives that connect students and young professionals to meaningful careers in agriculture.

Growing our Generation: Two perspectives on dairy farming

While many envision the dairy sector solely on the farm, modern agriculture relies heavily on vital, nontraditional supporting roles.

Regenerative farming 101: What to know if you’re making the switch

Talk to your Nationwide Farm Certified agent today to see if you’re ready to make the switch and explore what it means to your farm’s risk management strategy.

USDA announces new support, funding for local meat processors

USDA is providing $60 million in support and funding opportunities for small and mid-sized meat processors across the country. Apply by Aug. 7.

Ohio Farm Bureau members support maple syrup legislation

Introduced by Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) and Rep. David Thomas (R-Jefferson), the bill would add trees cultivated for maple syrup production to Ohio’s statutory definition of agriculture.

Ohio Farm Bureau launches partnership with Gripp

Ohio Farm Bureau members receive exclusive access and discounted rates to digital tools specifically designed to maximize day-to-day productivity, simplify equipment maintenance and enhance asset protection.

Ohio Farm Bureau shares members’ concerns with Joint Data Center Committee

Ohio Farm Bureau shared members’ concerns about the rapid growth of data centers across the state and the long-term impacts on agriculture and rural communities.

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My first recommendation in your journey is to start out with a local farming friend or mentor along with joining an organization like Ohio Farm Bureau.

Greg McGlinch

We’re just so thankful for the Farm Bureau and the foundation for helping put this together. And of course, the Boyert family for the vision they had with this grant. It’s jumping us forward 10 years. It’s unbelievable.

Nathan and Jill Parriman

I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.

Gretchan Francis

It wasn’t until I joined the Wilmington College Collegiate Farm Bureau that I truly saw how my passion could translate into leadership, advocacy and a career.

Wyatt Morrow

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.

Matt Aultman

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.

Chad Ruhl

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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