Ohio Farm Bureau introduces Energy and Utility Issues Resource Guide
Ohio Farm Bureau’s newest resource for members seeks to help farmland owners navigate the many questions surrounding energy development.
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Is hemp going to be worth all the hype? As lawmakers write the rules of hemp production, Our Ohio travels to the Bluegrass State to talk to a farmer who has been in the hemp business for a while. He details the challenges and opportunities of growing the hottest crop to hit the market in years.
Also inside this issue is a feature about how Mennel Milling grew a popcorn company, with the help of farmers who have done it for decades, as well as a story about figuring out a sustainable future for figs in Ohio.
One heartwarming piece brings a Farm Bureau member family full circle through gifts of generosity. It started in 1920, when a young man named Emerson Mizer was looking to better himself. He won a scholarship from Coshocton County Farm Bureau to attend Ohio State University. Fast forward almost 100 years, and read how Emerson’s son, David, paid it forward with a donation back to Farm Bureau.
Find out how rural nurses try to meet the needs of patients who live a significant distance from healthcare, and catch up with a group of high school Global Scholars in Pickerington as they explore ag careers with the help of Fairfield County Farm Bureau.
In his column Across The Table, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Executive Vice President Adam Sharp takes a close look at the latest agricultural census and how farms, and the number of farmers, have grown in Ohio since 2012.
News sections of the magazine are dedicated to the terrific work done by 15 county Farm Bureaus that were lauded by American Farm Bureau with County Activities of Excellence awards in 2019. New Nationwide CEO Kirt Walker talks about his rural roots in a first-hand column also included in this issue of the magazine.
Rounding out November/December Our Ohio are recipes from the chefs at Lorain Community College Culinary Institute, as well as pages of local events happening for members as harvest winds down and winter settles in.
Our Ohio magazine is a benefit of Farm Bureau membership and Our Ohio Supporters.
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.
The plan we are on is great. It’s comparable to my previous job's plan, and we are a sole proprietor.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
We really appreciate what Farm Bureau has done to get people interested in this line of work and workforce development and getting people interested in this industry.
We work terrifically with the Ashtabula County Farm Bureau, hosting at least one to two outreach town hall events every year to educate new farmers and existing farmers on traditional CAUV and woodlands.
Because we are younger farmers just starting out, Farm Bureau has a lot of good opportunities and resources to help us grow in the future.
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.
Featured Articles
Rhodes named operations coordinator with Ohio Farm Bureau
Shelby Rhodes of Augusta has been named operations coordinator for Ohio Farm Bureau.
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YAP and AgriPOWER 2024 Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience
Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals and AgriPOWER Class XIV embraced the fast-paced culture of our nation’s capital for an extensive leadership experience Sept. 10-12.
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Ohio Farm Bureau names 2024 policy development committee
The committee collects and organizes public policy recommendations from county Farm Bureaus and presents the final policy suggestions to be voted on by delegates during the state annual meeting.
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Nationwide News: Digesters transform waste into sustainable on-farm energy
If you’re interested in exploring manure digesters for your farm, talk to an Ohio State University Extension specialist familiar with the systems.
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Feeding your need for new ideas at Farm Science Review
Ohio Farm Bureau is featuring innovative agricultural technology solutions and cutting-edge research at this year’s Farm Science Review Sept. 17-19.
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New record set at 2024 Cultivating a Cure event
The 14th annual Cultivating a Cure, an event created to support cancer treatment and prevention research, welcomed nearly 350 attendees and raised an event record-breaking $156,485.
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A nuWay in aerial application
nuWay Ag is a company driven to help, lead, and educate farmers and pilots about the opportunities available with drone technology.
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Resources for a safe harvest season and beyond
Ohio BWC services are offered at no cost to employers, helping to ensure that a safer and more productive harvest season is the main priority.
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Legal with Leah: An update to 2024 CAUV values
An upward trend in CAUV values and significant increases in soil values for 2024 apply only to counties that are being reappraised or updated in 2024.
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