Ryan Matthews, Author at Ohio Farm Bureau

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: First Look at imAGine Ag

The new imAGine Ag exhibit is debuting at the 2026 Ohio State Fair, giving fairgoers an immersive, hands-on look at…

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: The future of USMCA

Dr. Ian Sheldon joins the podcast to explain the history of USMCA, what recent decisions mean for the agreement and why its future matters for Ohio agriculture.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Ohio Governor’s Race: Dr. Amy Acton

Acton discusses her potential priorities for Ohio, including agriculture, economic development, workforce development and the realities facing farm families.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: From the Ground Up: Farmer-Led Research

Ohio farmers and OSU researcher join to discuss a farmer-led project exploring how conservation practices perform under real-world conditions.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: A Look at AFBF’s 2026 Fourth of July Survey

An American Farm Bureau economist breaks down the 2026 Fourth of July Market Basket Survey, discusses Ohio-specific results and explains what’s driving food prices.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: What Landowners Should Know About Easements

Ryan Conklin of Wright & Moore Law continues our conversations on land transactions, discussing easements and what landowners should know before making a decision.

USDA announces new support, funding for local meat processors

USDA is providing $60 million in support and funding opportunities for small and mid-sized meat processors across the country. Apply by Aug. 7.

Ohio Farm Bureau members support maple syrup legislation

Introduced by Rep. Sarah Fowler Arthur (R-Ashtabula) and Rep. David Thomas (R-Jefferson), the bill would add trees cultivated for maple syrup production to Ohio’s statutory definition of agriculture.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Supporting Ohio Through Legal Aid

Ohio Access to Justice Foundation and Legal Aid of Southeast and Central Ohio join to discuss the role Legal Aid plays in serving communities.

Ohio Farm Bureau shares members’ concerns with Joint Data Center Committee

Ohio Farm Bureau shared members’ concerns about the rapid growth of data centers across the state and the long-term impacts on agriculture and rural communities.