Ryan Matthews, Author at Ohio Farm Bureau

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.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Off to the Races with OHHA

Frank Fraas of Ohio Harness Horsemen’s Association joins to discuss Ohio’s fair racing season and the growth of harness racing.

Ohio Farm Bureau supports expanded access to E15 on Ohio Turnpike

Ohio Farm Bureau testified in support of House Bill 773, legislation that would allow Ohio Turnpike travel plazas to offer E15.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: How Farmers Joined the MAHA Conversation

On this episode, Kari Barbic of American Farm Bureau joins to discuss the MAHA timeline, how farmers stepped in and what comes next in the MAHA conversation.