Joe Cornely - Oct. 18, 2019
Farmers may soon learn the details of Gov. Mike DeWine’s H2Ohio initiative, a 10-year plan to invest in targeted, long-term solutions to statewide water quality challenges. Initial funding in the new two-year state budget is $172 million. In early September,…
Joe Cornely - Sept. 30, 2019
Mike DeWine is the 70th governor of the state of Ohio. With 11.5 million constituents, he’s the CEO of a state that’s as diverse as they come. From cornbelt flatlands to appalachian foothills, cities to rural crossroads, an electorate often…
Joe Cornely - Sept. 23, 2019
Ohio is a big food state, with a lot of farmers, processors and manufacturers and, lots and lots of hungry consumers. A sizable share of Ohio’s very diverse food chain is made up by what’s identified as local foods. What…
Joe Cornely - Sept. 3, 2019
As far as resumés for public servants go, Rob Portman’s is pretty impressive: a member of the U.S. House, a cabinet level job as U.S. Trade Representative, another cabinet post as director of the Office of Management and Budget, and…
Joe Cornely - Aug. 26, 2019
One of our greatest privileges, and some would say responsibilities, is to vote. From local to national candidates or measures of local or state interest, a system that’s accessible, convenient, fair and secure helps us all exercise that basic right….
Joe Cornely - Aug. 19, 2019
In 1902, Ohio State University formed the Department of Animal Husbandry, which later evolved into Animal Sciences. Farmers know the value the department provides to Ohio’s livestock industry, helping farmers efficiently produce animal protein. In reality, all of us are…
Joe Cornely - Aug. 12, 2019
In past episodes of Town Hall Ohio, we’ve talked about some of the inequalities that certain people experience. It might be in health care, workforce training or sources of quality food. Today, we focus on another unfortunate reality: Not everyone…
Joe Cornely - Aug. 7, 2019
Ohio farmland tax valuations continue to decline across the state according to a new study from Ohio State University. The study shows tax valuations have dropped by one third since the Current Agricultural Use Value formula was changed by the…
Joe Cornely - Aug. 5, 2019
A report from the Environmental Working Group has generated some ill-informed newspaper editorials that call for a crackdown on livestock farmers. It also serves to demonstrate the challenge of getting agriculture’s views in front of the public. The report is…
Joe Cornely - July 22, 2019
Ohioans spend a lot of money on health care. At the same time, the data says we’re not getting our money’s worth. What negative factors are affecting our health? How can the system be made more efficient, and effective? Amy…
