Farm Bureau at the table
OFBF leadership participated in several key discussions with current and prospective lawmakers, bringing to light the real-world challenges Ohio farmers are facing.
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Advocating for Ohio agriculture
Farm Bureau is at the forefront of the top issues impacting agriculture in Ohio. We are committed to keeping our farm and food communities strong and successful. Read more about some of the top issues producers are facing, and what we are doing about it.
As the Voice of Agriculture, Farm Bureau is a passionate advocate for good governmental policy and securing a healthy business climate for our members to prosper. One of the biggest benefits of Farm Bureau membership is having a say in issues that are impacting Ohio’s producers across the state.
Addressing issues impacting Ohio agriculture
Farm Bureau works together with farmers to address the top priority issues impacting Ohio’s agricultural community, and we keep our members informed through our podcasts and publications. The needs of agribusiness are continually evolving, and Farm Bureau is committed to preserving the future of farming for the next generation of food, fiber, and fuel producers.
Our membership is directly responsible for setting our policy agenda at the local, state and national level. Issues like CAUV reform, water quality and land management remain central to our legislative agenda and we are hard at work advocating for rural broadband access, improved access to meat processing facilities, and energy development. Here are some recent examples of our achievements for youth in agriculture and wildlife policy.
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Protecting Landowner Rights
Farm Bureau leads the effort to establish landowner protections, including eminent domain reform and streamlined judicial procedures to help preserve farmland
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Farm Bureau is the leading advocate for rural Ohio, working to ensure strong rural communities through smart investment, innovation and education.
Learn MorePromoting Responsible Conservation Practices
Farm Bureau supports policies that help improve water quality, sustainability and conservation of the vital resources our industry needs to remain strong in the future.
Learn MoreEnsuring a Competitive Business Environment
Farm Bureau is hard at work advocating for rural broadband access, competitive tax policies, and fighting against burdensome regulations.
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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.
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.
Farm Bureau is what really got the word out. It’s been one of their goals to get this done.
I could not have done it without the resources I have found through Farm Bureau.
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.
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.
Featured Articles
What EPA’s new DEF guidance means for farmers
EPA released new guidance allowing diesel equipment manufacturers to move away from traditional DEF quality sensors and use alternative technologies, such as nitrous oxide sensors.
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Ohio Farm Bureau applauds results of OACI’s 2026 Assessment Survey Report
The report provides a data-driven look at conservation practices across the Western Lake Erie Basin and emphasizes farmers are doing their part in water quality.
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Farm Bureau members, local officials discuss pressing policy issues
Policy development at the county level is the backbone of the Farm Bureau policy process.
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Data center, energy discussion brings county Farm Bureaus together
The discussion provided valuable insight into how energy infrastructure development and data center growth may impact local communities and agriculture.
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Ohio Farm Bureau hosts Data Centers Webinar
A recording of the webinar is available to Farm Bureau members. Please log in to your member account at ofbf.org, then click the link to access the recording.
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Ohio Farm Bureau testifies on landowner protection, farmland preservation
Across both bills, Ohio Farm Bureau reinforced that development can provide economic opportunity, but must be balanced with strong protections for landowners and Ohio agriculture.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Action Alert: U.S. 23 and I-71 Connector Study
As ODOT accepts public comments until April 14, it is critical that impacted farmers and rural landowners weigh in while the study is underway.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Action Alert: Ask legislators to repeal the Data Center Tax Break
Ohio Farm Bureau is urging its members to contact their Ohio legislators to ask them to repeal the Data Center Sales Tax Exemption.
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Ohio Farm Bureau members push policy priorities in Washington, D.C.
County Farm Bureau leaders from all 88 Ohio counties are in the nation’s capital March 10-12, 2026 for the County Presidents’ Trip to Washington, D.C.
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