Sen. Sherrod Brown hosted a virtual roundtable with Ambassador Katherine Tai, 19th United States Trade Representative, and Ohio farmers, workers and manufacturers to discuss the impact of trade policy on Ohio communities.
Ty Higgins - June 16
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. The policy book for 2021 was determined by delegates to the annual meeting. American Farm Bureau’s 2021 polices are available to download.
Ty Higgins - June 16 Ty Higgins - June 16
Social media campaign asks lawmakers to #ConnectWithRuralOhio
Farm Bureau is asking members to reach out to their legislators and tell their personal stories about how a lack of reliable, affordable broadband has had an adverse impact on their livelihoods.
Ohio Farm Bureau Staff - June 16
Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer: Solar farms
Jordan Hoewischer talks with Dale Arnold, director, energy, utility and local government at Ohio Farm Bureau Federation, about the growing solar farm movement in Ohio.
Ty Higgins - June 15
Ohio Farm Bureau urges lawmakers to reinstate broadband funding
The Broadband Expansion Grant Program would create the development of broadband infrastructure and increased access for high-speed internet in rural areas.
Ty Higgins - June 15
Midwest Farm Bureaus ask USDA to intervene in NSIS case
Addressed to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, the letter stressed that the reduced line speeds forced by the court order would have adverse impacts on hog producers as it would significantly decrease slaughter capacity.
Dale Arnold - June 8
Community Council Summer 2021 Discussion Packet
Topics include capital gains and stepped-up basis, the policy development process and the pandemic’s impact on rural health care now and in the future.
Ty Higgins - June 3
Food supply chain again in focus following cyber attack
One of the world’s largest meatpackers recently announced it had been hit by a cyber-attack.
Ty Higgins - May 26
ONMRK continues to help farmers manage nutrient applications
The free app is available to all farmers at onmrk.com.
Ty Higgins - May 26Federal court decision would upend Ohio’s pork industry
A recent court ruling will reduce pork line speeds through the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS).
Kathy Gray - May 24
Broadband program signed into law
The bill allocates $20 million this year for broadband and establishes the Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Program.