January/February 2024 Our Ohio
The January/February Our Ohio magazine features ag technology and what it means for members today and in the future, all starting with and stemming from OFBF’s Ag Intelligence Service.
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In this issue of Our Ohio, learn more about the launch of Ohio Farm Bureau’s Ag Intelligence Service and the AgTech Innovation Hub, a groundbreaking research collaboration between Ohio Farm Bureau, Nationwide and Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences. This partnership will develop a deeper understanding of the vulnerabilities farmers face during the production season and create effective technology-based management and mitigation strategies for those challenges. Several of the initial research projects of this partnership will focus on automated drainage water management and using artificial intelligence to identify crop risks.
Other stories cover rural broadband access, drone technology, artificial intelligence and virtual tours of farms for school students. Scroll down to the Featured Articles section on this page to read each story.
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.
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.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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.
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.
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.
Featured Articles
Agriculture automation is here, AI on the horizon
The number of farmers delving into new technology may be spurred by the companies, including more established manufacturers, that are bringing these products to market.
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McCormick leads foundation’s efforts in 2024
Amy McCormick is a communications leader for Kroger and incoming president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation.
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Across the Table: Next wave of ag technology
As much of our society is asking what the future holds, there is no doubt that for agriculture, that the future is now.
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Meet the people behind Ohio’s Country Journal & Ohio Ag Net
The passion for covering the industry is ingrained in the entire ag media group.
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Right to repair high-tech farm equipment
While debates continue regarding consumers’ rights to repair, the American Farm Bureau Federation and the manufacturers of most farm machinery sold in the U.S. are working together to settle the issue.
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Bridging the digital divide and transforming rural connectivity
Amplex Internet works with farmers to install towers and signals on grain bins in northwest Ohio, significantly impacting connectivity in the region.
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Virtually bringing agriculture to life
Shift•ology Communications in Springfield, led by Farm Bureau member Melanie Wilt, hosts Virtual Farm Trips — unscripted, live visits to farms for classrooms coast to coast.
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