Amy Beth Graves - Aug. 1, 2019
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
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
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
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
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…
Amy Beth Graves - May 17, 2019
When fair season rolls around, so do the requests for materials promoting agriculture in Ohio. Chocolate milk flavored lip balms, grilling guides, recipe cards, agriculture-related coloring books, cuts of beef and pork brochures, cow erasers, local farmer videos and farm-to-plate…
Amy Beth Graves - April 5, 2019
The scholarship which supports the agriculture community is a fitting tribute to Joe Kelly, who was a Lorain County Farm Bureau member and had dreams of starting his own farm.
Amy Beth Graves - March 28, 2019
As wind and solar development projects increase across the state, so do the questions from landowners. Over the past few months, Ohio Farm Bureau has received numerous calls from members as well as local government leaders asking about everything from…
Amy Beth Graves - March 27, 2019
Ohio Farm Bureau is continuing to work with state leaders on having broadband accessible for all Ohioans across the state. Entire Ohio communities continue to have no broadband connectivity or limited reliability, putting them at an economic disadvantage, said Jenna…
Amy Beth Graves - March 26, 2019
“Our county Farm Bureaus are the heart of our organization. Our members know what their communities need and help make good things happen.” ~ Adam Sharp Steve Brunner always has safety on his mind whether it’s in his capacity as…
