Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm in Dayton was awarded $2,600 to support its ongoing Maple Syrup and Candle Dipping education programs that serve more than 6,000 students and their families every year. Pictured from left are Farm Bureau Organization Director Christy Montoya, Montgomery County public policy action team leader Tom Hertlein, OFBF Foundation board member Janice Welsheimer, OFB Foundation Executive Director Chris Baker, Aullwood Executive Director Alexis Faust, farm assistant Jennifer Starcher and Aullwood Education Specialist Tara Pitstick.
Canton City Schools was awarded $3,000 for the STEAMM’d Vegetables project in Stark County. Through the program students learn about agriculture and entrepreneurship by growing vegetables indoors then planting the starts and cultivating the vegetables in an outdoor garden. Pictured with OFB Foundation Executive Director Chris Baker, left, are Steam Academy Director Bernard Caldwell and Stark County Farm Bureau President Tera Wentling.
The Small-Scale Food Business Guide covers federal and state regulations for selling food products such as raw meat, dairy, eggs, baked goods, cottage foods, fruits and vegetables, honey and more.
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The 2024 Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Golf Invitational raised over $110,000 for foundation scholarships, grants and programs that help enhance agricultural communities and support careers in agriculture.
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An unusually warm February and March has Ohio produce crops maturing ahead of schedule, which impacts u-pick operations.
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The mainly wet weather pattern in early spring caused the flow of water systems within the Western Lake Erie Basin to be above normal, creating what is considered a ‘mildly severe’ algal bloom forecast by NOAA.
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The report showcases the impacts being made by Ohio farmers who are taking measures to ensure clean water through voluntary efforts that are being done on a large scale with measurable results.
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Allowing people a sneak-peek into our farm is a way to break negative stigmas. ~ Mackenzie Deetz
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In a skyrocketing farmland market, it’s more important than ever to make sure you’re protected from the many liabilities that come from farmland ownership.
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Each session will feature new and innovative solutions, research, and information on the latest technology and strategies to protect farms and rural communities.
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Ohio Farm Bureau’s Brad Bales gives an update on the latest farm bill happenings in Washington, D.C. and lays out the groundwork needed to get a new bill passed as soon as possible.
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The bills address the shortage of career tech educators and the nuisance issue of feral swine.
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