You could be sued by Lake Erie, or more precisely, by any resident of Toledo who wants to speak for the lake and finds fault with the way you’re farming or doing business. It sounds incredible, and likely won’t…
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A Look Back at 2018: National Awards
Ohio Farm Bureau members dominated on the national stage with eight County Activities of Excellence awards presented by the American Farm Bureau in 2018, as young ag professionals Rose and Greg Hartschuh took home the 2018 Excellence in Agriculture award…
A Look Back at 2018: Partnerships
Teaming up with organizations both within and outside of the agricultural industry helped cultivate and strengthen the Ohio Farm Bureau brand with members and others. Following are some of the biggest initiatives. Nationwide, Farm Bureau’s No. 1 partner, co-hosted a series…
A Look Back at 2018: Advocacy
Farm Bureau continued to fight for members’ rights and interests on several fronts in 2018. Water quality and how to help ensure a cleaner Lake Erie while continuing to defend members’ right to farm remained a top priority for Farm…
A Look Back at 2018: Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation
Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation had a banner year, capped off by a successful Foundation Night Out and live auction at the OFBF 100th annual meeting in December. Scores of scholarships and grants were awarded throughout the year, new projects were…
Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer: AFBF Economist Dr. John Newton
In the latest episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Director of Water Quality and Research talks with American Farm Bureau Chief Economist Dr. John Newton. Hoewischer and Newton talk about the “tough shape” the farm economy…
Watershed rules sent back to ODA for further review
Ohio Farm Bureau testified at a recent Joint Committee on Agency Rule Review meeting where watershed in distress rules potentially impacting eight watersheds in northwest Ohio were discussed. The review committee ultimately decided to send the rules back to the…
UPDATE: Market Facilitation Program sign ups
The second round of payments has been released through the USDA Market Facilitation Program. Deadline to apply HAS BEEN EXTENDED.
Updates from Ohio Farm Bureau’s 100th Annual Meeting
Ohio Farm Bureau kicks off its 100th year.
North American trade deal signed, moves to Congress
Despite the signing of the new trade agreement among the United States, Canada and Mexico Nov. 30, work remains as the focus now shifts to Congress and its ratification. The new free trade agreement that took more than a year…