Ohio Farm Bureau Staff, Author at Ohio Farm Bureau

2025 Ohio Farm Bureau Impact: By the Numbers

This 2025 By The Numbers report shares some of the public policy achievements and member programs that deliver value to all Ohio Farm Bureau members.

Recent H-2A program impacts aim to steady farm labor costs, needs

A recent state budget fix and a federal rule reform to H-2A have resulted in some relief for farmers who use the guest worker program.

Legal with Leah: Understanding the Change to Ohio’s Pesticide Law

Ohio Farm Bureau advocated for a change in the law to allow family members and employees to handle pesticides while under the supervision of a licensed applicator. The rules around HB 10 are being finalized.

Ohio Farm Transition Network launches to strengthen farm succession planning across Ohio

This collaborative network is designed to improve access to high-quality farm transition planning services for farm families.

Downing named Ohio Farm Bureau finance director of county operations

Michelle Downing of Franklin County has been named finance director of county operations for Ohio Farm Bureau.

Legal with Leah: Insight on Recent Property Tax Legislation

Four property tax reform bills were signed into Ohio law at the end of 2025. Ohio Farm Bureau Associate General Counsel Leah Curtis breaks down the bills and what the changes mean for Ohioans.

What can Farm Bureau do for you?

Your Farm Bureau membership offers more than you realize. The next time you visit ofbf.org, take a peek at the resources, services and savings in the member benefits section.

OFBF policies adopted at AFBF convention

Ohio Farm Bureau brought forth 10 policies to be voted upon by delegates at the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention in Anaheim earlier this week, and all 10 were approved as national policy.

We asked, you answered: Membership origin stories

We asked members to tell us how, when and why they became members of Ohio Farm Bureau. Here are their stories.

‘I LOVE Blueberries’ receives Book of the Year honor

The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presented its 19th Book of the Year award to author Shannon Anderson for ‘I LOVE Blueberries.’