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.

Health Plans proposal aims to fill coverage gaps

Farmers’ physical and mental health are often compromised by lack of health coverage. Farm Bureau seeks to establish Farm Bureau Health Plans.

Balancing farmland preservation with land-use development

Community engagement at the earliest stages of development is essential.

Athens-Meigs County Farm Bureau hosts Landowner Meeting

Farmers learned about resources from Soil and Water, Extension, USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service and Farm Service Agency.

Commercial Activity Tax FAQ

Who must pay the CAT tax? What are taxable gross receipts? How and when are CAT taxes due? This article provides a brief overview of Ohio’s Commercial Activity Tax obligations.

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.