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Ohio Farm Bureau endorses Deters, Hawkins, Shanahan for Ohio Supreme Court

Agriculture for Good Government PAC has endorsed Justice Joseph Deters, Judge Dan Hawkins and Judge Megan Shanahan for election to the Ohio Supreme Court.

Legal with Leah: Changes to CAUV woodland values

As Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis notes in this Legal with Leah, these changes should result in significant tax savings for many Ohio woodland owners.

Pohlman named to Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan Board of Trustees

Craig Pohlman of Venedocia was recently named to the seven-member Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan Board of Trustees.

Inaccurate CAUV woodland calculations addressed

After years of advocacy from Ohio Farm Bureau and its partners, the Ohio Department of Taxation announced today that it will address inaccurate woodland calculations in the Current Agricultural Use Value program.

Eick named senior director of leadership development at Ohio Farm Bureau

Marlene Eick of Wooster has been named senior director, leadership development for Ohio Farm Bureau.

Foundation golf outing sets all-time fundraising record

The 2024 Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Golf Invitational raised over $110,000 for foundation scholarships, grants and programs that help enhance agricultural communities and support careers in agriculture.

Forecast for 2024 Lake Erie algal bloom released

The mainly wet weather pattern in early spring caused the flow of water systems within the Western Lake Erie Basin to be above normal, creating what is considered a ‘mildly severe’ algal bloom forecast by NOAA.

Q&A: Conservation practices and CAUV savings

Learn more about eligibility and how to include conservation practices on CAUV enrollment forms.

Advocating for CAUV in Ashtabula County

When David Thomas took office as county auditor in Ashtabula County in 2019, one of his very first priorities was to begin a strong CAUV outreach effort with the county’s farmers.

2024 Water Quality Status Report highlights farm-level efforts, research

The report showcases the impacts being made by Ohio farmers who are taking measures to ensure clean water through voluntary efforts that are being done on a large scale with measurable results.