On the latest Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, get an update on the real estate picture in rural Ohio from Wright and Moore and find out why a new farm bill is a priority for Sunrise Cooperative and their members.
According to the latest Census of Agriculture, Ohio lost 300,000 acres of farmland between 2017 and 2022. How can we harness the economic and energy development Ohio is realizing, while still maintaining the state’s agrarian heritage and its No. 1 industry? As we find out from Andrew Wecker of Wright and Moore on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, the issue brings with it many challenges and opportunities. Plus, farm bill talks are happening, but action doesn’t seem to be a priority. Find out why it is for Sunrise Cooperative as we visit with CEO George Secor.
Hear from one business who uses the Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan. Plus, how much farmland has Ohio lost to development and what does that mean to the future of the industry?
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With the pressure on Ohio farms, perhaps the most important way farmers can afford to keep farming is with the protection of CAUV.
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During his testimony, Aultman added that ensuring that agricultural property is valued for its agricultural potential and not development is critical to the continued success of Ohio agriculture.
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Get an update on the real estate picture in rural Ohio from Wright and Moore and find out why a new farm bill is a priority for Sunrise Cooperative and its members.
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American Farmland Trust hopes its new national program, Land Transfer Navigators, will protect family farms and stem the flow of farmland to nonagricultural uses.
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Ohio Farm Bureau 2024 priority issues focus on business climate, regulatory environment, preserving Ohio’s farming heritage, healthy rural communities, and grassroots advocacy.
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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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Perhaps it is time once again for a larger conversation about farmland preservation in our state, as each acre taken jeopardizes future food production and food security for our nation.
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When ODOT initially unveiled its US Route 23 proposals, the Skinner family saw red flags all over the place and the need to take action.
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Licking County Soil and Water Conservation District has recently been certified as a local sponsor for the Ohio Department of…
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