All Posts by Lynn Snyder

Lynn Snyder is senior director of communications for Ohio Farm Bureau.

Feed the World Workshop

June 24–25, 8am–4pm

Teachers: How is science contributing to the future of food production and energy security? See how science issues can be solved through agriculture. You’ll also take part in inquiry-based, hands-on science labs with an engineering design focus covering these topics: • Biotechnology • Soil science • Water quality • Energy production • Sustainable agricultural...

Lynn Snyder - Jan. 21

Our Ohio Weekly: The world’s wicked problems and possible solutions

On this edition of Our Ohio Weekly: Our food, water and energy systems all have challenges, known as wicked problems, that need to be solved. Ohio State recently hosted Great Plains Institute CEO Rolf Nordstrom to share his ideas. Plus,…

Lynn Snyder - Jan. 15

$30 million available for farmers through DeWine’s H2Ohio Plan

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda announced Jan. 15 that $30 million in H2Ohio funding will be available for Ohio farmers in more than a dozen counties beginning next month. The funds will be…

Lynn Snyder - Jan. 15

10 grants awarded for 2020 Young Ag Professionals programming

Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals program has awarded $500 grants to eight local YAP groups and two Collegiate Farm Bureau groups. The grants are courtesy of Farm Credit Mid-America and fund YAP-focused educational programming or events. Winning groups will…

2020 Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council Conference

When

February 21, 8:30am–3pm

Where

Ohio Department of Agriculture 8995 E. Main St., Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

What

The program theme is “Foraging For Profit.” The keynote speaker will be Jimmy Henning, forage professor, University of Kentucky who will discuss “Making Good Round Bale Silage” based on extensive research and experience in Kentucky. Dr. Henning will also be speaking on a second topic,...

Seneca County Membership Kickoff

When

February 13, 7pm–9pm

Where

Seneca County Farm Bureau building 100 Hopewell Ave, Tiffin, Ohio

What

The Seneca County Farm Bureau would like to invite you to join them for their membership kickoff. Volunteers will be provided with information they can use to answer questions about the organization and the benefits of being a Farm Bureau member.

Improving Grain Marketing Plans

When

March 17, 9am–2:30pm

Where

The Andersons 5728 Sebring Warner Road, Greenville, OH

What

Along with discussing how to build a grain marketing plan, the discussion will provide information about risk capacity, hedging, and cash contracts. For more information, contact Sam Custer at 937-548-5215 or [email protected]

Darke County Ag Outlook

When

January 21, 8am–12pm

Where

Romers Party Room 118 E. Main St., Greenville, OH

What

The meeting will include projections for commodity markets in 2020 as well as weather. Details: 937-548-5215 or go.osu.edu/darkecountyoutlook.

Lynn Snyder - Jan. 13

Our Ohio Weekly: Ag banking in a down farm economy

Ty Higgins visits with Heartland Bank to find out what it’s been like to be an ag banker in a down farm economy. He also sits down with an economist with Farmer Mac for an outlook for 2020. Meet the…

Forest Action Plan Stakeholder Meeting

When

February 12, 9am–12pm

Where

Akron ODNR 912 Portage Lakes Drive, Akron, OH 44319

What

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Forestry is seeking help to identify key issues, threats and opportunities associated with Ohio’s forest resources. Input will contribute to Ohio’s Forest Action Plan that spans public and private forestlands, and urban and rural areas. Ohio’s Forest...

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