The yearlong pandemic has starkly demonstrated the desperate need to expand rural access to broadband in Ohio.
Kathy Gray - April 20
Kathy Gray - April 20
Lynn Snyder - April 15
Ohio Farm Bureau sees membership growth in 2021
Through the work of volunteers and staff, Ohio Farm Bureau reached a gain in active members, which now exceeds the 68,000 member mark.
Ty Higgins - April 14
DeWine suggests using COVID funds to shore up unemployment
Using funds from the American Rescue Plan would alleviate Ohio employers from having to pay the state’s unemployment insurance loan.
Lynn Snyder - April 1
Ohio Farm Bureau welcomes new leadership, shows appreciation for outgoing president
Bill Patterson of Chesterland has been elected the 25th president of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
Lynn Snyder - March 25
Ohio Farm Bureau strengthens partnership with Harness Horsemen’s Association
OHHA support will promote the Standardbred industry to Farm Bureau members, and youth and career programs led by the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation.
Lynn Snyder - March 16
Ten Ohio teachers finalists for Ag Educator of the Year
One finalist to be crowned Ohio’s 2020-2021 Ag Educator of the Year through Nationwide’s Golden Owl Award.
Ty Higgins - March 12
Guidelines set for the 2021 fair season
The governor’s revised orders for fairs include compliance with the statewide mask order and social distancing, as well as guidelines for animal exhibitions.
Amy Beth Graves - March 3
Life after the crash
Shelby County Farm Bureau member Leah Fullenkamp started a distracted driving campaign after her husband was killed in a tractor/car collision.
Ty Higgins - March 2
Farm Bureau members testify in support of HB 95
HB 95 establishes an income tax credit for beginning farmers who participate in a financial management program, administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
Rose Hartschuh - Feb. 23
Grassroots in action
Members nationwide are serving on American Farm Bureau issue advisory committees to help the organization understand what they are experiencing at the local level.