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.

Farm Bureau at the table

OFBF leadership participated in several key discussions with current and prospective lawmakers, bringing to light the real-world challenges Ohio farmers are facing.

What EPA’s new DEF guidance means for farmers

EPA released new guidance allowing diesel equipment manufacturers to move away from traditional DEF quality sensors and use alternative technologies, such as nitrous oxide sensors.

Ohio Farm Bureau applauds results of OACI’s 2026 Assessment Survey Report

The report provides a data-driven look at conservation practices across the Western Lake Erie Basin and emphasizes farmers are doing their part in water quality.

Farm Bureau members, local officials discuss pressing policy issues

Policy development at the county level is the backbone of the Farm Bureau policy process.

Data center, energy discussion brings county Farm Bureaus together

The discussion provided valuable insight into how energy infrastructure development and data center growth may impact local communities and agriculture.

Ohio Farm Bureau hosts Data Centers Webinar

A recording of the webinar is available to Farm Bureau members. Please log in to your member account at ofbf.org, then click the link to access the recording.

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 Action Alert: U.S. 23 and I-71 Connector Study

As ODOT accepts public comments until April 14, it is critical that impacted farmers and rural landowners weigh in while the study is underway.

Ohio Farm Bureau Action Alert: Ask legislators to repeal the Data Center Tax Break

Ohio Farm Bureau is urging its members to contact their Ohio legislators to ask them to repeal the Data Center Sales Tax Exemption.

Ohio Farm Bureau members push policy priorities in Washington, D.C.

County Farm Bureau leaders from all 88 Ohio counties are in the nation’s capital March 10-12, 2026 for the County Presidents’ Trip to Washington, D.C.