Junior Fair Board members ready for full Ohio State Fair
Two representatives from Ohio Farm Bureau are Liberty Center High School junior Adrianna Meyer of Henry County and Lima High School alumni Zachary Zwiebel of Allen County.
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Too much rain in some parts of the state this spring gave way to scorching temperatures as the full impact of summer heat made its way into Ohio in June.
How much or how little water Mother Nature decides to rain down is always a question, but an update on all farmers have done to protect that precious resource can be found in the 2022 Water Quality Status Report, included in the July/August issue of Our Ohio magazine. The section also includes a behind-the-scenes look at work Farm Bureau does to help farmers protect water.
This issue features a look at biofuels and ethanol through the eyes of John Linder in Morrow County, who serves on the board of Ohio Corn & Wheat and the National Corn Growers Association.
We talk with farmer Ryan Kloeppel in Delphos about the applications he does on his farm with drones, while state climatologist Aaron Wilson gives some context about how important that kind of tool could be in the future.
In July/August we visit with Jim Bruner at Mezzacello Urban Gardens and talk about how the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation’s Youth Pathways grant has helped transform Mezzacello’s mission and amplified its reach.
On the cover is Bill Stein, owner of Stein Honey in Huron County. The Steins talk about their operation, and Peggy Garnes, president of the Ohio State Beekeepers Association and Medina County Farm Bureau gives some insight into the growth of beekeeping in an online extra that supplements the magazine article.
Executive Vice President Adam Sharp’s Across the Table column talks about investing in the future of the Ohio Expo Center and the importance of the Ohio State Fair itself to agriculture across the state.
Other items of interest in this issue include a Nationwide testimonial, the latest OSU Impact from the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences, as well as reader favorites — summer recipes and Grow and Know events.
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.
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.
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Farmers look to the sky over a shifting climate
The use of drones on farms may be in its infancy, but it is expanding as climate change makes growing seasons more unpredictable.
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Farming for good in the middle of the city
Jim Bruner, the self-proclaimed alpha predator of Mezzacello Urban Farms, has carefully planned and executed seven separate ecosystems on less than an acre of land in Olde Towne East.
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Buzz around beekeeping is strong
Bill and Bonnie Stein have used their experience and knowledge to educate and help other beekeepers get started over the years.
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Farm Bureau, Nationwide make an impact
It was during his time at Nationwide that Jenish Patel discovered Ohio Farm Bureau and its unbreakable link with its No. 1 partner.
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Farm safety, volunteer firefighting with Dan Neenan
Through a close partnership with Nationwide, he’s been able to deliver what he saw lacking when he first started fighting fires and saving lives.
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Across the table: The state fair, agriculture go hand in hand
The history of the Ohio State Fair and Expo Center is well documented, but its future is currently up for debate.
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July/August 2022 Our Ohio magazine preview
Editor Kelli Milligan Stammen shares an overview of upcoming stories, including pollinators, drone technology, biofuels and water quality.
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The case for more homegrown fuel
Even though fuel prices remain high, the increased use of corn ethanol is helping temper those price increases. And it’s also benefiting the farmers who grow the corn.
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Ohio’s 2022 Water Quality Status Report released
The 2022 Water Quality Status Report highlights how signature water quality initiatives have had major roles improving and protecting clean water, one of the state’s most valuable resources.
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