Ryan Matthews, Author at Ohio Farm Bureau

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Celebrating Ohio Agriculture

In celebration of National and Ohio Agriculture Month, Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge joins the podcast.

Ohio Farm Bureau testifies on landowner protection, farmland preservation

Across both bills, Ohio Farm Bureau reinforced that development can provide economic opportunity, but must be balanced with strong protections for landowners and Ohio agriculture.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Opportunities through USDA Rural Development

Charles Tassell, state director for USDA Rural Development joins the podcast to talk about the program and the ways the agency is working to support Ohioans.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Grain Bin Safety: Awareness and Prevention

Grain bin accidents remain one of the most serious safety risks on the farm. Hear how Nationwide Agribusiness is working with farmers, equipping local fire departments and raising awareness around grain bin safety.

Ohio Farm Bureau testifies in support of early workforce development bill

Senate Bill 328 is legislation designed to strengthen career-connected learning and better prepare students for Ohio’s workforce needs.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: FSA Hard at Work for Ohio Farmers

Don Jones, State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency, joins the podcast to discuss what the administration has done to support Ohio farmers.

Ohio Farm Bureau calls on Congress for Farm Bill 2.0

Ohio Farm Bureau recently sent a letter to Congress calling for the swift passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (HR 7567).

Ohio Farm Bureau testifies in support of House Bill 646

House Bill 646 would establish a Data Center Study Commission to examine the impact of rapid data center development across the state.

Policy Engagement and Rising Power Demand

Hear from AFBF why engagement is critical on the state and national level, along with what Ohio electric co-ops are doing in regards to new data centers.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Water Quality: Research, Results and the Road Ahead

Jay Martin of Ohio State and Jordan Hoewischer join the podcast to break down the recent research and advocacy efforts helping drive that progress.