It can be protecting against a bad weather event, preparing for changes in the market or understanding the risk that comes with a new opportunity. At its core, risk management is about being prepared to make the best decision you can when conditions change. That starts with asking the right questions, understanding your options and having practical information available when you need it.
The C. William Swank Program in Rural-Urban Policy at The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences is one resource bringing valuable information to those conversations. Under Swank Chair Gabe Lade, the program is bringing research and data to some of the biggest issues facing agriculture and rural Ohio.
Gabe and his team are helping farmers, community leaders and policymakers better understand how Ohio is changing and what it could mean for our farm families. For complicated topics, I find it helpful to see data and not just read it. Gabe and the team are especially good at this with content such as:
If you haven’t already, I encourage you to check out the Swank program’s website (see graphic) and follow Gabe’s Substack for even more research and perspective.
The same idea of bringing useful data and research to the challenges and decisions facing our agricultural businesses is behind the newly reimagined Farm Bureau Intel from the American Farm Bureau Federation. Through a new three-part approach focused on market insights, policy analysis and consumer research, Farm Bureau is providing greater understanding and helping farmers, policymakers and consumers navigate the ever-changing agricultural landscape. Read an excerpt on page 13.
We are always looking for new ways to give members practical information to help manage risk and evaluate new business opportunities. One of the newest tools is our member-exclusive Agritourism Guide (story on page 35).
We cannot predict every challenge or opportunity that comes to our farmgate, but trusted research, practical resources and better information can help us prepare for whatever comes next.
We cannot predict every challenge or opportunity that comes to our farmgate, but trusted research, practical resources and better information can help us prepare for whatever comes next.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Ambassadors Scholarship recipient Josie Jennings of Clark County plans to study agricultural law to help farm families preserve their land and legacies.
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SoyFoam works like traditional firefighting foam that quickly smothers a fire. The difference is the absence of PFAS substances.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Health Plans offer PPO coverage with premiums independent of income, stable year-round enrollment, plus coverage options at any age for vision and dental.
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Training focused on air-quality monitoring, retrieval equipment and standardized protocols to safely manage agricultural and livestock emergencies.
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Gripp is launching a 60-day cohort in mid-January for Ohio Farm Bureau members, offering discounted access to its asset-tracking app.
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Ohio Farm Bureau’s legal team created the guide to help members better understand the laws, regulations and risk considerations that come with opening their farms to the public.
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Attendees learned about agricultural and farm rescue techniques covering tractor extrication, machinery entrapment, large animal rescue, grain bin rescue and hazards associated with manure pits.
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In celebration of America’s 250th birthday, Jefferson County members created a weeklong program during their county fair to showcase the significant milestones and advancements in the agricultural industry.
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