Winter 2021 Newsletter

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.

Bill would secure critical drought relief for Ohio communities

HB 683 would provide meaningful relief by investing $10 million in the counties that were most severely impacted by relentless hot and dry conditions this past summer.

Ohio Farm Bureau names new Young Ag Professionals State Committee members

New members are Katherine and Bill Brown of Stark County, Abby and Blake Campbell of Washington County, Josh Ison of Clermont County and Hannah Thompson of Meigs County.

Bob Evans Farms plants seeds of opportunity with gift to the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation

Bob Evans Farms has been a passionate supporter of Ohio Farm Bureau’s ExploreAg program since it began in 2018.

Six tips to avoid slippery situations this winter

Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation offers five tips to help prevent slips, trips and falls—one of the top causes of workplace injuries.

Ohio Farm Bureau Friends of Agriculture see success on Election Night

Through a grassroots process, county leaders identified 106 seats where a Friend of Agriculture could be named, with 104 of those seats ultimately being won by a Friend of Agriculture candidate.

Ohio Farm Bureau names participants for AgriPOWER Class XV

Ohio Farm Bureau’s 2024-2025 AgriPOWER Institute kicked off in October with 14 farmers and agribusiness professionals participating in Class XV.

Rescue ready: 58 fire crews get life-saving grain rescue tools

Nationwide’s Grain Bin Safety campaign has awarded grain rescue tubes and training to 390 fire departments across 32 states since 2014.

Ohio Farm Bureau opens 2025 Winter Leadership Experience registration

The event takes place Feb. 7-8, 2025 at Kalahari in Sandusky, Ohio and is open to members of all ages. Registration closes Jan. 21.

Five 2025 FUSION Conference scholarships available

Receive free conference registration and complimentary transportation to and from the conference March 7-10, 2025 in Denver.

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Winter 2021 Newletter

The plan we are on is great. It’s comparable to my previous job's plan, and we are a sole proprietor.

Kevin Holy

To grow a network and gain perspective and knowledge in the industry through personal and professional development has been invaluable. Every day I learn and grow.

Ryanna Tietje

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.

Matt Aultman

Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.

Bill and Charlotte Wachtman

I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.

Gretchan Francis

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.

Hannah Kiser

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.

Chad Ruhl

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.

Mary Smallsreed

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