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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The Barnyard Olympics and Feed Sack Decorating contest will be back at the Marion County Fair!
The Feed Sack Decorating Contest judging will begin at 1 p.m. on Friday, July 2, in the Coliseum. Winners will be announced at 2 p.m. that day before the Barnyard Olympics. Participants can pick up their feed sack to begin decorating after Monday, June 28, at 11 a.m. at the Junior Fair Board Office. There are team and individual divisions. Groups are two or more people in the same age category. Age groups are as follows: 8-year-olds and under, 9 to 10-year-olds, 11 to 13-year-olds, 14 to 15-year-olds, 16 to 18-year-olds, and 19-year-olds and older. There will be cash prizes for individual winners and milkshake tickets for team winners.
The Barnyard Olympics will begin at 2 p.m. July 2 in the Coliseum. Sign-up begins at 1:15 p.m. Participants will be competing as teams of four. There are seven age categories: 8-year-olds and under, 9 to 10-year-olds, 11 to 12-year-olds, 13 to 14-year-olds, 15 to 16-year-olds, 17 to 18-year-olds, and a parents and advisors category. All participants will receive a free milkshake voucher to the 4-H Milkshake Stand and winners will receive a cash prize.
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.
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.
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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.
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Apply now for 2026 Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation scholarships
The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation has multiple scholarships available to Ohio students from rural, suburban and urban communities who are pursuing degrees with a connection to the agricultural industry.
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Build Smart. Deduct More.
With 100% bonus depreciation now permanent, farmers can deduct the full cost of a new agricultural building in the year it’s placed in service.
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Recent H-2A program impacts aim to steady farm labor costs, needs
A recent state budget fix and a federal rule reform to H-2A have resulted in some relief for farmers who use the guest worker program.
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Legal with Leah: Understanding the Change to Ohio’s Pesticide Law
Ohio Farm Bureau advocated for a change in the law to allow family members and employees to handle pesticides while under the supervision of a licensed applicator. The rules around HB 10 are being finalized.
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2026 Young Ag Professionals award winners announced
Lincoln Deitrick was named the Outstanding Young Farmer, Denver Davis won the Excellence in Agriculture Award, and Margaret Houts won the Discussion Meet.
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Downing named Ohio Farm Bureau finance director of county operations
Michelle Downing of Franklin County has been named finance director of county operations for Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Growing our Generation: Ohio Farm Bureau membership value
Remember why you joined Farm Bureau and find others that want to join for the same reasons. ~ Alicia Weaver
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Legal with Leah: Insight on Recent Property Tax Legislation
Four property tax reform bills were signed into Ohio law at the end of 2025. Ohio Farm Bureau Associate General Counsel Leah Curtis breaks down the bills and what the changes mean for Ohioans.
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What the One Big Beautiful Bill means for Ohio agriculture
Overall, $65.6 billion from this aid package is projected to increase agriculture-focused spending over the next decade.
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