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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Pitch perfect performance is what Columbus Crew grounds director Ben Jackson wants to see at Lower.com Field this month as the local Major League Soccer team moves into its new home in the Arena District. Jackson takes members behind the scenes of one of the most in-demand ag-related fields there is these days, turf management, in the July/August issue of Our Ohio magazine.
A Farm Bureau investment in the technology being created by the scientists at 3Bar Biologics is also featured, as is a story about how Hocking County Farm Bureau is virtually reaching out to students in the Appalachian region to help them become the next generation of ag leaders.
We feature Farm Bureau’s No. 1 partner through the eyes of a Belmont County couple who rebuilt a barn after it was destroyed by a tornado with the help and expertise of Nationwide in the latest installment of our year-long Strengthening Communities series. In August, garlic is in the air in Cleveland, and Our Ohio visits with the Hansen sisters, who co-own Hansen’s Greenhouse in Olmstead Falls, which is known for its spicy vegetable and much more.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual Water Quality Status Report is included in July/August Our Ohio, as is the third part of a four-part series on the conservation practices at work at the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms.
Post-pandemic, in-person Grow and Know events are making a comeback along with gatherings of friends and family, which puts a lot of flavor into our summer recipe section. Finally in this issue, Executive Vice President Adam Sharp’s Across the Table column speaks to the sustaining membership and financial strength of Ohio Farm Bureau.
These are just some of what members will find in the latest issue of Our Ohio magazine, a benefit of Farm Bureau membership and Our Ohio supporters. A digital edition is also available.
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.
Featured Articles
Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals State Committee applications due May 1
Members ages 18-34 who are interested in developing their leadership skills and enhancing programming for their peers should apply.
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Ohio Farm Bureau testifies in support of early workforce development bill
Senate Bill 328 is legislation designed to strengthen career-connected learning and better prepare students for Ohio’s workforce needs.
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The Family Forest Carbon Program: Available for Ohio landowners with a signing bonus
With the Family Forest Carbon Program, you can have a successful farm and get paid to grow healthy forests.
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Ohio Farm Bureau calls on Congress for Farm Bill 2.0
Ohio Farm Bureau recently sent a letter to Congress calling for the swift passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (HR 7567).
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Ohio Farm Bureau testifies in support of House Bill 646
House Bill 646 would establish a Data Center Study Commission to examine the impact of rapid data center development across the state.
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Growing our Generation: Networking through Collegiate Farm Bureau
Collegiate Farm Bureau serves as a connection to current industry professionals and equips the next generation with the essential tools and resources needed to excel in their careers.
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2026 priorities discussed at Ohio Farm Bureau’s Ag Day at the Capital
Ohio Farm Bureau members met one-on-one with state legislators and staff to discuss policy priorities impacting Ohio’s farms and rural communities.
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Nationwide News: Unlock hidden farmland value with legacy nutrient deductions
Legacy nutrient deductions enable new farmland owners to claim deductions on the nutrients within the soil on which healthy crops depend.
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Ohio Farm Bureau sponsors grain rescue equipment for Grain Bin Safety Week
Farmers, agribusinesses and community members are encouraged to nominate their local fire departments for Nationwide’s Nominate Your Fire Department Contest through April 30.
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