Policy set by Farm Bureau delegates at 105th annual meeting
Farmland preservation and development pressure were just a few of the important topics discussed by the delegates at Ohio Farm Bureau’s 105th annual meeting.
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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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If it wasn't for Farm Bureau, I personally, along with many others, would not have had the opportunity to meet with our representatives face to face in Washington.
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Legal With Leah: New Ohio marijuana laws
How will passage of Issue 2 impact agribusinesses and farm employers?
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Legal with Leah: Landowner Liability
Policy Counsel Leah Curtis discusses Ohio trespassing laws and the liability that can fall on landowners when people enter their property.
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Land Use Planning Meeting
Please complete our survey to help us better understand your thoughts on this plan.
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Across the Table: Keeping members on the road to success
Ohio Farm Bureau is creating reasources to keep members competitive, innovative and on the road to success.
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Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast Special – Policy Development
State Trustee John Bolte and Morgan County Farm Bureau leader Krysti Morrow talk about the 2023 policy development process and some of the topics they are discussing in their respective subcommittees.
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Issue 2 passed: Now what?
Ohio Farm Bureau will continue to focus on business solutions and be a resource for any questions and concerns that come from the agriculture community around Issue 2.
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Legal with Leah: Boundary Disputes
When property owners may have issues with trees or encroachment on their property, they often turn to Ohio Farm Bureau for information.
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Issue 2 FAQ
Issue 2 would authorize and regulate the cultivation, processing, sale, purchase, possession, home growth, and use of recreational marijuana by adults over the age of 21.
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Bales joins Ohio Farm Bureau public policy staff
Brad Bales of Columbus has been named senior director, state and national policy for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
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