January and February are two months when farmers and rural residents may need to dispose of tree trimmings, brush, weeds or other agricultural waste through open burning. The Ohio EPA allows for burning of these types of wastes on farms,…
Nature Conservancy, Farm Bureau work together
Farmers are the original environmentalists — taking care of the land that not only takes care of them and their families, but also helps feed the entire world. Sometimes there is a strained relationship between environmental groups and the agricultural…
100th American Farm Bureau Annual Convention coverage
Monday, Jan 14 This morning’s closing General Session featured the announcement of the Young Farmer and Rancher competition results, the Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge Awards, remarks from Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue, and keynote speaker President Donald Trump addressed the group. Jess and Adam…
Top 10 reasons to take pets to the vet
What are the most common reasons we take our pets to the vet? Check out our top 10 list to find out.
Higgins joins Ohio Farm Bureau staff
Ty Higgins has been named director of media relations for Ohio Farm Bureau. He will be the organization’s primary point of contact for journalists reporting on farm, food, environmental and public policy issues. Higgins also will contribute content across Farm…
A Look Back at 2018: National Awards
Ohio Farm Bureau members dominated on the national stage with eight County Activities of Excellence awards presented by the American Farm Bureau in 2018, as young ag professionals Rose and Greg Hartschuh took home the 2018 Excellence in Agriculture award…
Across the Table: 100 Years of Ohio Farm Bureau
We’re 100 years old. A lot has changed in Ohio Farm Bureau’s first century, and yet a lot hasn’t changed a bit. In 1919, our fledgling Farm Bureau existed in a different world. Some 30 percent of Ohioans lived on…
A Look Back at 2018: Partnerships
Teaming up with organizations both within and outside of the agricultural industry helped cultivate and strengthen the Ohio Farm Bureau brand with members and others. Following are some of the biggest initiatives. Nationwide, Farm Bureau’s No. 1 partner, co-hosted a series…
Joe Cornely - Dec. 31, 2018
The holidays on Town Hall Ohio
It’s estimated that somewhere around the year 336, Christmas became an official holiday. Then, in 1621 it was the very first Thanksgiving. So one could argue between those two events, the official holiday season was essentially born. It’s interesting to…
A Look Back at 2018: Advocacy
Farm Bureau continued to fight for members’ rights and interests on several fronts in 2018. Water quality and how to help ensure a cleaner Lake Erie while continuing to defend members’ right to farm remained a top priority for Farm…