Here is a look at what Ohio Farm Bureau members and Our Ohio Supporters can expect to see in the January/February 2018 Our Ohio magazine.

Take a look back at the year that was through a Year in Review. The section features a comprehensive look at work done by Ohio Farm Bureau in 2017, including policy accomplishments such as CAUV reform and defending property rights as well as water quality initiatives.

The importance of Farm Bureau membership and how members make a difference in counties across the state are examined through two separate feature stories. Membership recruitment volunteers and those who have benefited in various ways because of their membership speak about how being part of the organization impacted them, whether through policy reforms or member benefits that enable them to help bolster their local communities. Several different county Farm Bureau projects also are highlighted in this issue, including an Our Community feature about Pike County’s popular Ag Awareness Day program.

Taking old barns and repurposing the wood into new life is one of the main features of the latest magazine, taking readers on a journey with companies who specialize in such projects.

After a flurry of reactions to an Ohio Farm Bureau Facebook post about regional potato chip companies there is a story about why regional favorite regional foods hold such a special place in fans’ hearts. In another feature master gardeners talk about browsing through catalogues and winter dreaming about spring gardens. Finally, Starfire Farms hot pepper sauces spice up the food and recipe section.

Across the Table talks about “ag facts” and how chocolate milk does not come from brown cows. As always there is a list of Grow & Know events and #PictureOhio, featuring readers submissions of growing up on the farm in the latest issue.

Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan
The plan we are on is great. It’s comparable to my previous job's plan, and we are a sole proprietor.
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Kevin Holy

Geauga County Farm Bureau

Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan
Farm Bureau connections
To grow a network and gain perspective and knowledge in the industry through personal and professional development has been invaluable. Every day I learn and grow.
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Ryanna Tietje

Henry County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau connections
Giving farmers a voice
The issue of property taxation remains as one of the biggest challenges our members face today. Ensuring agricultural property is valued for its agricultural potential and not development is critical to the continued success of Ohio agriculture.
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Matt Aultman

Darke County Farm Bureau

Giving farmers a voice
10-year campaign for safer roads
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
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Bill and Charlotte Wachtman

Henry County

10-year campaign for safer roads
Bringing the farm back to life
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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Gretchan Francis

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Bringing the farm back to life
Farm Bureau involvement
Because we are younger farmers just starting out, Farm Bureau has a lot of good opportunities and resources to help us grow in the future.
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Hannah Kiser

Sandusky County Farm Bureau

Farm Bureau involvement
Select Partner Program
Through the Select Partner program, we became educated in farm insurance and weren't just selling policies. It became more and more clear why farmers need an advocate like Ohio Farm Bureau.
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Chad Ruhl

Farm manager, CSI Insurance

Select Partner Program
Advocacy
So many of the issues that OFBF and its members are advocating for are important to all Ohioans. I look at OFBF as an agricultural watchdog advocating for farmers and rural communities across Ohio.
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Mary Smallsreed

Trumbull County Farm Bureau

Advocacy
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