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.
Read MoreGet an update on Ohio's racing horse industry from the Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association and a preview of the fourth and final webinar focusing on farm labor.
Ohio is the No. 1 horse breeding state in the country and has more registered Standardbred horse owners than any other state. The Buckeye State often leads the way for Standardbred breeding and those numbers are once again on the rise. Get an update on Ohio’s racing horse industry from Renee Mancino, executive director of the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association. Plus, for the last of a four-part webinar series on farm labor, Ohio farmer Mark Ruff and industry consultant Michael Hoffman will outline the importance of a positive culture in employee engagement. Register here and get a preview on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.
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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The plan provides a blueprint for policymakers and Ohio Farm Bureau members to bolster Ohio’s agriculture industry and our rural communities.
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Brooks Lamb previews his upcoming talk at the Young Ag Professionals Winter Leadership Experience as he shares his story of starting a farm career in a very challenging time.
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Get an update on Ohio’s racing horse industry from the Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association and a preview of the fourth and final webinar focusing on farm labor.
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Retaining employees remains one of farmers’ greatest challenges as the competition for available farm workers intensifies and what they need in order to stay on the payroll changes. That will be the topic of discussion during an upcoming webinar.
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Learn more about new farm labor resources from Ohio Farm Bureau and Nationwide and get details about an upcoming webinar series to help you find creative ways to recruit farm employees.
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