Brown County Farm Bureau hosts 2025 Policy Development Meeting
The meeting provided an opportunity for members, community leaders and local farmers to voice concerns and help shape policy recommendations.
Read MoreThe meeting provided an opportunity for members, community leaders and local farmers to voice concerns and help shape policy recommendations.
On March 5, 2025, the Brown County Farm Bureau held its annual Policy Development Meeting, bringing together 15 attendees to discuss key agricultural and rural issues impacting the community. Topics included support for the farm bill, conservation efforts, and the promotion of land preservation. The county auditor voiced the need to revamp the CAUV program to align with its original intent, and much discussion was had around this topic. Other concerns included thinning the deer herd, protecting small farmers, and opposing foreign land ownership. The meeting provided an opportunity for members, community leaders and local farmers to voice concerns and help shape policy recommendations.
The meeting provided an opportunity for members, community leaders and local farmers to voice concerns and help shape policy recommendations.
Read MorePrincipal Taylor Cox praised him as a ‘humble champion of agriculture,’ emphasizing his tireless commitment to shaping future agricultural leaders.
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Read MoreAs a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, Taylor took the opportunity to hear directly from local producers about the challenges and opportunities facing the region’s agricultural industry.
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Read MoreOhio Farm Bureau Foundation recently added four new board members and elected officers of its 14-member board, which oversees the charitable, nonprofit organization.
Read MoreTheir efforts ensure that the voices of local farmers are heard on key issues impacting agriculture and rural communities.
Read MoreThe evening provided an opportunity to recognize the hard work and dedication of our volunteer board trustees, whose efforts are essential to the success of the Farm Bureau year-round.
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