Applications for Ohio Farm Bureau Health Plans now available
Members have three ways to apply: contacting a certified agent, calling 833-468-4280 or visiting ohiofarmbureauhealthplans.org.
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Ohio Farm Bureau has new leadership. Former president Frank Burkett left the OFBF board and was elected to the Nationwide board of directors shortly thereafter. Ohio Farm Bureau founded the Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company in 1926, which later became Nationwide. Burkett’s selection to the Nationwide board demonstrates the company’s continued deep connections to the ag industry. On this Our Ohio Weekly, meet newly elected President Bill Patterson and learn about his vision and goals in his new Ohio Farm Bureau role.
00:00 – New Ohio Farm Bureau President Bill Patterson talks about the challenges and goals his organization has in 2021 and beyond.
16:50 – Jack Irvin, vice president of public policy with Ohio Farm Bureau, shares how proposed legislation in Congress would tax capital gains at death and eliminate stepped-up basis as a way to raise revenue for government spending, causing Farm Bureau to issue an Action Alert to our members.
23:50 – On “To the Beat of Agriculture,” visit one Perry County farm run by a duo that’s not afraid of taking on a challenge. Dr. Tom and Suzie Turner’s 215 acre shorthorn operation was built on a reclaimed silica mine.
32:20 – Ohio Farm Bureau Director of State Policy Jenna Reese gives an update on rural broadband efforts to connect all Ohioans.
42:20 – Shana Angel, Mineral City Watershed Program assistant for
Rural Action, shares how an Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation grant led the way for a new program that helps farmers prevent nutrient and sediment loss.
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
Legal with Leah: Eminent Domain and Quick Take
Ohio Farm Bureau Associate General Counsel Leah Curtis explains how the eminent domain process works in Ohio, what ‘quick take’ means and when it can be used.
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Ohio Farm Bureau statement on gas tax holiday
As fuel prices skyrocket across the state, lawmakers are preparing to return to the Statehouse to vote on the temporary suspension of Ohio’s gas tax.
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Ohio’s 2026 top conservation farmers honored
Since 1984, the Conservation Farm Family Awards program has recognized Ohio farm families for their exemplary efforts conserving soil, water, woodland, wildlife, and other natural resources.
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Growing our Generation: A life of service
Meet Joe Everett, a Shelby County Farm Bureau Young Ag Professional who has dedicated his life to service, both in uniform and within his local community.
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How to prepare for a year-end conversation with your lender
A year-end review provides an opportunity to evaluate your operation’s financial position, discuss future goals and develop strategies for the upcoming season.
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Ohio Farm Bureau releases new agritourism guide
Ohio Farm Bureau has created a new guide to help members better understand the laws, regulations and risk considerations that come with opening their farms to the public.
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YAP, AgriPOWER take advocacy to Washington
The groups received a firsthand look at agricultural policy, advocacy and leadership in the nation’s capital.
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National Farm Safety and Health Week: Safety today, success tomorrow
By prioritizing safety and health, you protect yourself and those around you, reduce downtime, and ensure your operation runs smoothly.
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Ohio Farm Bureau names 2026 policy development committee
Twenty leaders have been named to the 2026 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.
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