In addition, American Farm Bureau has issued an Action Alert to call on House Agriculture Committee members to support and advance the bill during full committee markup.
Ohio Farm Bureau recently sent a letter to Congress calling for the swift passage of Chairman G.T. Thompson and the U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (HR 7567). The letter outlines the urgent need to address California’s Proposition 12 and further investment of farm programs, including credit, research and conservation.
“Ohio agriculture is facing a generational storm of challenges with skyrocketing input costs, nearly record-low crop prices, harsh weather conditions and continued trade disputes. These pressures have left many farm families operating on razor-thin margins or making the difficult decision to shutter the family farm altogether. Ohio farmers need a farm policy that reflects today’s economic realities and allows them to plan, invest and continue to grow for generations to come,” said Ohio Farm Bureau President Bill Patterson.
The letter was sent in partnership with other state Farm Bureaus and American Farm Bureau calling for quick action on the critical legislation.
Read Ohio Farm Bureau’s letter of support.
In addition to the organization’s letters, American Farm Bureau has issued an Action Alert for members to call on House Agriculture Committee members to support and advance the bill during full committee markup. Reps. Dave Taylor (OH-2) and Shontel Brown (OH-11) serve on the committee.
Ohio Farm Bureau recently sent a letter to Congress calling for the swift passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (HR 7567).
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House Bill 646 would establish a Data Center Study Commission to examine the impact of rapid data center development across the state.
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The plan provides a blueprint for policymakers and Ohio Farm Bureau members to bolster Ohio’s agriculture industry and our rural communities.
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A recent state budget fix and a federal rule reform to H-2A have resulted in some relief for farmers who use the guest worker program.
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Ohio Farm Bureau brought forth 10 policies to be voted upon by delegates at the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention in Anaheim earlier this week, and all 10 were approved as national policy.
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Delegates discussed many topics impacting agriculture including farmland preservation, local foods, and succession planning.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Treasurer Adele Flynn participated in the meeting, representing Ohio farmers.
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HB 10 ensures transparency around how imitation meat is labeled, along with restoring needed flexibility around the application of crop protection tools.
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The budget includes funding for: H2Ohio, animal health and animal disease response, the College of Veterinary Medicine at Ohio State, and the Brownfield Remediation Program.
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