Wayne County property reappraisal update
Staff from the county auditor’s office met with several Wayne County Farm Bureau board trustees earlier this spring to give an update on the state-mandated 2026 reappraisal.
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The debate about property taxes regarding increasing rates, the need for reform and proposals for the elimination of property taxes altogether has many Farm Bureau members asking questions about how the organization is engaged. In response, Ohio Farm Bureau is hosting a series of member-exclusive webinars around property taxes, including a review of current OFBF policy, how property taxes affect school districts and a deep dive into CAUV.
All three webinars feature Jack Irvin, vice president of public policy, and Leah Curtis, associate general counsel.
Webinar recordings
Recordings of the May 13, 2026 Policy Update, June 2, 2026 K-12 Funding Overview and July 10, 2026 CAUV Deep Dive are posted. Member log in is required to see the videos.
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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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Ohio Farm Bureau Property Tax Webinar Series Recording
Ohio Farm Bureau members may watch recordings of each webinar in the organization’s property tax webinar series. Discussion includes policy update, school funding, and Current Agricultural Use Value.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Property Tax Webinars
This webinar is open to Farm Bureau members only. Ohio Farm Bureau is hosting its third and final property tax…
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Legal with Leah: Insight on Recent Property Tax Legislation
Four property tax reform bills were signed into Ohio law at the end of 2025. Ohio Farm Bureau Associate General Counsel Leah Curtis breaks down the bills and what the changes mean for Ohioans.
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Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau hosts Property Tax Meeting
Farm Bureau members learned about property taxes and property tax proposals from the Athens County and Meigs County auditors. Leah Curtis, with Ohio Farm Bureau, spoke about CAUV.
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Property tax policy under discussion
OFBF annual meeting delegates will discuss how or if current Farm Bureau policy should be modified in light of various property tax proposals.
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