July/August 2026 Our Ohio magazine
Hunting & Conservation is the theme of the July/August issue.
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Hunting & Conservation is the theme of the July/August issue. We have stories about how one member in Hancock County handles hunters who want to use their land and a training for youth harvesters in Putnam County. We also have a feature about the state’s Deer Donation Program and conservation efforts, as well as a first-person account from Brianna Smith, OCJ editor and avid sportswoman. We also preview the new ImAGine Ag exhibit at the Ohio State Fair.
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.
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.
Featured Articles
We asked, you answered: What does conservation mean to you and your farming operation?
Conservation practices mean different things to different Farm Bureau members, but the invisible string tying all of them together is a commitment to being stewards of the land.
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Lessons from the woods
The woods have given me lessons, memories and perspective that reach far beyond hunting season. They have taught me patience, humility, gratitude and wonder. That, to me, is outdoor sportsmanship.
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ODNR’s deer donation program will be back in the fall
The Deer Donation program encourages hunters to responsibly harvest additional antlerless deer to help maintain healthy deer populations and reduce numbers in areas where deer may exceed the land’s capacity.
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Outreach, education key to wildlife management
Programs like the youth contest and archery ranges teach the next generation that hunting and conservation are linked, while emphasizing safety and regulatory compliance.
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Vetting hunters who harvest on your property
Vetting hunters who want to hunt on your land by inviting only Farm Bureau members can both help you know something about those hunting on your property and connect hunters to Farm Bureau membership.
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