A sense of dread overcame Bill Wickerham as he walked around the corner of the barn. Worried about two newborn calves, he’d left work early to check on them. Lined up on the fence posts were several black vultures watching…
Amy Beth Graves - Jan. 8
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Coming full circle with Farm Bureau
“Who bought that painting?” That question echoed throughout the crowd watching the intense bidding on a painting by popular Ohio artist Dave Barnhouse. The richly detailed oil painting depicting a rural scene was one of four items being auctioned off…
Amy Beth Graves - Oct. 28, 2019
Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer: African swine fever
African swine fever has been sweeping through various pockets of the world, threatening the pork market. While this disease has been around for many years, it’s only been in the last year that concern has ramped up about this highly…
Amy Beth Graves - Oct. 4, 2019
Presenting a balanced view of agriculture
Vetting outside groups who want to speak to students is critical “Oh my gosh. I’m not going to eat meat anymore because of all the horrible things that’s going on at farms.” The student’s declaration stopped Madison County Farm Bureau…
Amy Beth Graves - Aug. 6, 2019
Deer damage control permits
Relief may be available for landowners suffering damage to their crops, gardens or ornamental trees because of deer. Deer damage control permits are available outside of Ohio’s hunting season (and occasionally during) to those who document damage caused by deer….
Amy Beth Graves - Aug. 1, 2019
Fun, education come together at ExploreAg camps
Education, fun and friendship were all on the agenda for the 2019 ExploreAg camps. Dozens of high school students from across Ohio participated in the second annual STEM-based ExploreAg camps, which are sponsored through Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation’s Fisher Fund….
Amy Beth Graves - July 23, 2019
New law speeds up plugging of abandoned oil, gas wells
Scattered throughout Ohio is an environmental health hazard that at times is hiding in plain sight. Sometimes the only sign of an abandoned oil or gas well is a pipe breaking the surface of the ground or a rotten egg…
Amy Beth Graves - July 22, 2019
Getting started in farming is getting a little easier
What started out as a hobby farm was quickly becoming a booming business. Highland County Farm Bureau members Brandon and Sarah Fullenkamp realized they needed more than 15 acres to keep up with the growing demand for their cattle, hogs…
Amy Beth Graves - June 14, 2019
Demonstration farms project hits halfway mark
The cornerstone project of Ohio Farm Bureau’s $2.6 million Water Quality Action Plan is now halfway done. The Blanchard River Demonstration Farms Network is a unique five-year partnership between OFBF and the U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service….
Amy Beth Graves - June 10, 2019
Resources for beginning farmers
The United States Department of Agriculture has a website dedicated to new farmers which is filled with helpful information on how to get started, make a business plan, find financing and educational resources and become connected with a mentor. There…