Advocacy

Farm Bureau is at the forefront of the top issues impacting agriculture in Ohio. We are committed to keeping our farm and food communities strong and successful. Priority issues include work on property taxes, water quality, energy development, promoting good government and securing a proper business climate for agriculture to prosper.

Agriculture trade and tariff resources

Ohio Farm Bureau has collected information and resources that will be updated as the trade and tariff situation continues to unfold.

Ohio Senate passes Farm Bureau Health Plans legislation

SB 100, championed by Sen. Susan Manchester, would offer farm families access to affordable, personalized health care plans.

Ohio Farm Bureau supports Issue 2 infrastructure bond

Ohio Farm Bureau policy regarding highways and motor vehicle fuels tax guided OFBF’s board in its decision to support the passage of Issue 2.

Legal with Leah: The Benefits of Ag Districts

Current Agricultural Use Value is often discussed as a farmland preservation tool, but there are some other tools in the law that landowners can consider.

Standing up for farmers

‘We never stop pushing to ensure farmland taxation is fair and reflects the realities of agriculture.’ ~ Mandy Orahood

Clermont County Farm Bureau hosts 2025 Policy Development Meeting

The meeting provided an opportunity for members, community leaders and local farmers to voice concerns and help shape policy recommendations.

Ohio Farm Bureau testifies in support of affordable health care for members

SB 100 will allow Ohio to join the existing network of state Farm Bureaus participating in Farm Bureau Health Plans, which is an alternative health plan that has been serving Farm Bureau members since 1993.

Congressman David Taylor meets with local farmers to discuss ag priorities

As a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, Taylor took the opportunity to hear directly from local producers about the challenges and opportunities facing the region’s agricultural industry.

Ohio Farm Bureau county presidents travel to Washington, D.C. for annual advocacy trip

Over three days, participants heard from experts and, in turn, voiced their thoughts on topics as far reaching as the farm bill to trade to taxes.

Legal with Leah – New Corporate Transparency Act deadline set

Update: As of Feb. 27, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced no fines, penalties or enforcement action will be taken against companies based on failure to file or update BOI by March 21.