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.

2025 Ohio Farm Bureau Impact: By the Numbers

This 2025 By The Numbers report shares some of the public policy achievements and member programs that deliver value to all Ohio Farm Bureau members.

Recent H-2A program impacts aim to steady farm labor costs, needs

A recent state budget fix and a federal rule reform to H-2A have resulted in some relief for farmers who use the guest worker program.

Legal with Leah: Understanding the Change to Ohio’s Pesticide Law

Ohio Farm Bureau advocated for a change in the law to allow family members and employees to handle pesticides while under the supervision of a licensed applicator. The rules around HB 10 are being finalized.

Legal with Leah: Insight on Recent Property Tax Legislation

Four property tax reform bills were signed into Ohio law at the end of 2025. Ohio Farm Bureau Associate General Counsel Leah Curtis breaks down the bills and what the changes mean for Ohioans.

What the One Big Beautiful Bill means for Ohio agriculture

Overall, $65.6 billion from this aid package is projected to increase agriculture-focused spending over the next decade.

Preble County Farm Bureau to host First Annual County Leaders Meeting

This evening is designed to bring local leadership and the agriculture community together for meaningful conversation about issues impacting Preble County and our rural communities.

OFBF policies adopted at AFBF convention

Ohio Farm Bureau brought forth 10 policies to be voted upon by delegates at the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention in Anaheim earlier this week, and all 10 were approved as national policy.

Ohio Farm Bureau fighting for water quality, regulation equity

Ohio EPA has recently proposed allowing data centers to obtain ‘general’ National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for their stormwater/wastewater discharges.

Ohio Farm Bureau shapes 2026 policy at annual meeting

Delegates discussed many topics impacting agriculture including farmland preservation, local foods, and succession planning.

Ohio Farm Bureau honors members with 2025 Advocacy in Action Awards

The winners of the 2025 Ohio Farm Bureau Advocacy in Action Award are Dr. Sarah Ison of Clermont County and Tim Hesselbrock of Butler County.