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.

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.

Action Alert: Submit comments on the US 23/I-71 Connector Feasibility Study

Morrow County Farm Bureau encourages members to submit comments on the US 23/I-71 Connector Feasibility Study by April 14.

Action Alert: Submit comments on the US 23/I-71 Connector Feasibility Study

Marion County Farm Bureau asks members to submit comments on the US 23/I-71 Connector Feasibility Study by April 14.

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.

2026 Public Policy Meeting

We will hear an update with Q&A regarding the prison facility, followed by a round table discussion of additional topics important to Miami County.

Farm Bureau applauds farm bill passage out of House Ag Committee

In a statement, American Farm Bureau Federation urged House leaders to continue the momentum and bring the important legislation to a vote on the floor.

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.