Protect OHIO Town Hall Meetings

A shortage of large animal veterinarians is raising concerns for farmers, livestock care and the food supply chain. Dr. Leah Dorman with Ohio State’s Protect OHIO program joins the podcast to discuss the issue and the work underway to build the next generation of rural veterinarians. 

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast · The Need for Large Animal Veterinarians

During the months of April and May, Ohio State will host a series of Protect OHIO Town Halls to discuss statewide efforts to strengthen Ohio’s veterinary workforce and enhance disease preparedness. 

These regional town halls will give community members the opportunity to hear updates, ask questions, and share perspectives that will help shape the future of rural veterinary medicine. Check the Protect OHIO website for other event updates

Event details and registration

April 7
Protect OHIO Town Hall, Wooster

April 22
Protect OHIO Town Hall, Findlay

April 29
Protect OHIO Town Hall, Wilmington

May 5
Protect OHIO Town Hall, Nelsonville

You can also find more information on ExploreAg camps focused on veterinary medicine and other careers in agriculture.

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.
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Greg McGlinch

Darke County Farm Bureau

New and beginning farmers
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.
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Nathan and Jill Parriman

Clermont County Farm Bureau

Growing Tomorrow Grant
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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Gretchan Francis

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Bringing the farm back to life
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.
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Wyatt Morrow

Clinton County Farm Bureau

Youth pathways in Farm Bureau
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.
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Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

Giving farmers a voice
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.
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Chad Ruhl

Farm manager, CSI Insurance

Select Partner Program
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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Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Advocacy
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