Ohio Farm Bureau Federation
At this unprecedented time, Ohio Farm Bureau is and will continue to engage with administrative and legislative leaders to be your voice and dispense needed information. Ohio Farm Bureau is monitoring COVID-19 developments as they happen and will be updating members frequently. American Farm Bureau also has an update page.
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Read Buckeye Farm eNews for May 28, 2020
Ohio releases guidance for 2020 county fairs
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for May 26, 2020
CARES, CFAP Payments Webinar
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for May 22, 2020
2020 Ohio State Fair canceled, COVID-19 impacts on county fairs in 2020, Coronavirus Food Assistance Program eligibility, payment details, Rural broadband access needs in sharp focus during pandemic, Deadline to respond to U.S. Census extended through October, June Buckeye Farm News now available online
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for May 19, 2020
USDA offers more details, sign up info for CFAP, H2Ohio program moves forward with $50 million, Orient meat processing facility has capacity for pork, beef, Critical link in agricultural supply chain needs improvement
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for May 13, 2020
Ohio Farm Bureau President Burkett speaks on COVID-19 impact, Questions about status of state, county fairs remain, USDA hosts webinar on Coronavirus Food Assistance Program, USDA approves pandemic P-EBT program to feed kids in Ohio
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for May 8, 2020
OFBF efforts help members navigate COVID-19 uncertainty, Restaurants start to open for dine-in service May 15, Reopening Ohio safely requires following COVID-19 protocols, City of Toledo’s appeal of LEBOR verdict is dismissed, Ohio General Assembly back in session this week
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for May 5, 2020
Ag businesses now eligible for Economic Injury Disaster Loans, New directory connects consumers to local farmers, Guidelines as employees begin to return to work, Food banks stretched during COVID-19 pandemic
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for May 1, 2020
U.S. Food System: Bending but not broken, Mental health resources available for farmers, Don’t forget to complete the 2020 Census, Ohio Farm Bureau offers three new member benefits
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for April 27, 2020
Gov. DeWine announces reopening of Ohio businesses in phases, New guidance for Paycheck Protection Program
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for April 24, 2020
Resources to find PPE for your business, Paycheck Protection Program allocated more funds, Pre-register for Pandemic Unemployment Assistance, Farm Bureau 2020 membership campaign a success, May/June Our Ohio magazine is available online
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for April 22, 2020
COVID-19 survey reveals impacts on state’s food system, Farm Bureau advocates for ag as Ohio reopens economy, USDA’s new coronavirus food assistance program, Local match requirement waived for grant programs
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for April 17, 2020
Small Business Association PPP well runs dry, Complete the Food, Farm and Agribusiness COVID-19 Survey, Keeping your food, families safe during the COVID-19 crisis, AFBF’s Zippy Duvall tapped for economic revival group, AgriPOWER applications are due April 20
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for April 15, 2020
Complete the Food, Farm and Agribusiness COVID-19 Survey, Emergency funding granted to procure food for Ohio food banks, USDA unveils tool to help rural communities address pandemic, How the pricing, pooling of dumped milk works, BWC allocates funds, waives safety requirements
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for April 10, 2020
Take the Farm, Food and Agribusiness COVID-19 Impact Survey, USDA offers flexibilities to help farmers during pandemic, OSU Farm Office offers live office hours on Mondays, OSU CFAES launches COVID-19 resources hub, Vote-by-mail in the 2020 Ohio primary election by April 28, AgriPOWER applications due April 20, Nationwide hosts financial planning webinars
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for April 7, 2020
Important H2Ohio update for Maumee Watershed counties, Outreach to USDA points to where ag funding is needed, State COVID-19 job search resource available
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for April 6, 2020
No need for limits on milk purchases, Mental health care vital as farmers’ concerns grow, Tips for business owners during COVID-19 protocols, Employer information for COVID-19 positive employees
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for April 1, 2020
Paycheck Protection Program keeps employees on payroll, H2A visa disruptions get policy reprieve, COVID-19 impact on EPA enforcement and compliance, Mobile retail food operators can sell from their farms
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for March 27, 2020
CARES Act signed to provide COVID-19 crisis relief, What’s in the CARES Act for food and agriculture?, Personal protective equipment still needed for medical workers, Find out where to support local Ohio businesses, USDA adds flexibility for crop insurance to help farmers
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for March 26, 2020
State legislature passes emergency COVID-19 measures, FSA makes changes to make it easier to conduct business, April Buckeye Farm News online now
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for March 24, 2020
Answering questions about “essential” business, COVID-19 guidance for essential farming operations, How to maintain some non-essential business operations, Ohio ag groups celebrate farmers on National Ag Day, OSU Extension announces a ‘tournament of education’
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for March 23, 2020
What does stay-at-home really mean?, Ag is essential, but it’s not business as usual, Routine domestic inspections of food facilities suspended, Check in with USDA for essential local services, Contact local SWCD offices before visiting
Watch “Farm Bureau in a Flash” for March 23, 2020
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for March 22, 2020
DeWine issues ‘stay at home’ order, ag is ‘essential’ service, Jobs available at the consumer end of the food supply chain, First responders are in need of PPE donations
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for March 20, 2020
Homeland Security deems agriculture as ‘critical infrastructure’, Secretary Perdue’s video message to food supply chain ‘heroes’, U.S. ag, labor work together to assist H-2A employers, Rural electrics follow PUCO’s lead, will not disconnect service
Watch “Farm Bureau in a Flash” for March 20, 2020
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for March 19, 2020
Ag groups stress importance of industry to Gov. DeWine, Congress passes coronavirus relief bill, How COVID-19 may impact spring planting
Watch “Farm Bureau in a Flash” for March 19, 2020
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for March 18, 2020
Ohio Farm Bureau focuses on COVID-19’s agricultural impact, State, federal guidelines released for coronavirus, Food supply is holding steady throughout the country and Coronavirus and the challenges facing the dairy industry.
Watch “Farm Bureau in A Flash” for March 18, 2020
Read Buckeye Farm eNews for March 17, 2020
Primary election postponed to June 2, coronavirus measures at livestock auctions, Sonny Perdue’s message on food supply chain, online classes for workers’ compensation group rating participants.
Watch “Farm Bureau in a Flash” for March 17, 2020
Giving farmers a voice
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
Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan
The plan we are on is great. It’s comparable to my previous job's plan, and we are a sole proprietor.
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Kevin Holy

Geauga County Farm Bureau

Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan
Finding farm labor
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.
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Jody Brown Boyd

Brown's Family Farm Market

Finding farm labor
Strong communities
I appreciate the benefit of having a strong voice in my corner. The extras that are included in membership are wonderful, but I'm a member because of the positive impact to my local and state agricultural communities.
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Ernie Welch

Van Wert County Farm Bureau

Strong communities
CAUV: Past, present and future
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.
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David Thomas

Ashtabula County Auditor

CAUV: Past, present and future
Farm Bureau involvement
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.
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Hannah Kiser

Sandusky County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau involvement
Select Partner Program
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
Advocacy
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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