Thousands of farmers have completed continuing education training on fertilizer application to help reduce nutrient loss. They’ve put in cover crops to enrich the soil, developed nutrient management plans, opened their farms up to research and worked in their communities to identify both challenges and practical solutions to Ohio’s water quality.
These actions are all part of Ohio Farm Bureau’s comprehensive Water Quality Action Plan, started in September 2015. Ohio Farm Bureau has invested $2.3 million of member funds to help farmers improve and protect water quality for all Ohioans. With the help of dozens of partnering organizations, these proactive efforts have drawn national attention and accolades, including American Farm Bureau’s prestigious New Horizon Award, which Ohio received for its county water quality grants program. Ohio’s farmers and partner organizations will continue to work together to find ways to improve the state’s water and demonstrate that Ohio can have both clean water and productive farming.
This water quality report is part of a series of reports Ohio Farm Bureau has produced to show the strides farmers have made in improving and protecting one of the state’s most valuable resources.
For the full 2017 Water Quality Report, click here.
The House and Senate have voted to pass a bill that avoids a looming government shutdown. The bill, which includes short-term spending, disaster aid and a farm bill extension.
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The disaster relief funding disbursement will be overseen by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and administered through local soil & water districts.
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The winners of the 2024 Ohio Farm Bureau Advocacy in Action Award are Roger Baker of Wayne County and Neall Weber (posthumously) of Franklin County.
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The requirement for businesses that are registered with their state to file information about beneficial owners with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network has been paused.
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Ohio’s Electric Cooperatives recommend safe energy conservation during extreme cold snaps to help alleviate demand.
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Delegates discussed many important topics including carbon sequestration and mental health at the Ohio Farm Bureau’s 106th Annual Meeting.
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Bill Patterson, Cy Prettyman and Adele Flynn will continue to serve as officers for Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
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10 Ohio Farm Bureau members were elected to the federation’s state board during the 106th annual meeting.
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The grants help inspire, encourage and nurture young agricultural professionals and entrepreneurs to find creative and transformative ways to address challenges facing the agricultural sector today.
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The 2024 Distinguished Service Award recipients are Dr. John Mossbarger of Fayette County, Sen. Rob Portman of Warren County and Jane Scott of Franklin County.
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