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.
Read AFBF’s recent Market Intel outlining everything included in the U.S. House Agriculture Committee’s farm bill draft.
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 published an op-ed in The Columbus Dispatch highlighting the importance of protecting private property rights as discussions continue around expanding eminent domain powers in Ohio.
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Brad Bales, senior director of state and national policy for Ohio Farm Bureau, joins the podcast to discuss the importance of grassroots advocacy, the impact of sharing your story and why staying engaged matters.
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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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Congress is considering standalone legislation to allow the permanent, year-round sale of E15. Members can use the action center to contact their member of Congress.
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