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.

Lorain County 2025 CAUV Overview Meeting

Join us Jan. 30 for a CAUV Overview Meeting at Lorain County Community College.

Watershed moments for water quality

A proactive approach to water quality in Ohio is getting results without burdensome regulations.

Legal with Leah: Corporate Transparency Act January Update

After a lot of conflicting information, the Corporate Transparency Act is on hold and there are no deadlines.

Farm Bureau applauds Congress for full passage of Continuing Resolution

The bill includes short-term spending, disaster aid and a farm bill extension.

$10 million in disaster assistance coming to Ohio farmers

The disaster relief funding disbursement will be overseen by the Ohio Department of Agriculture and administered through local soil & water districts.

A cautionary tale about starting a home bakery

Knowing about the resources available to her through her membership could have saved Heather Hawvermale time, heartache and money.

Ohio Farm Bureau honors members with Advocacy in Action Awards

The winners of the 2024 Ohio Farm Bureau Advocacy in Action Award are Roger Baker of Wayne County and Neall Weber (posthumously) of Franklin County.

Legal with Leah: Corporate Transparency Act filing requirements

The requirement for businesses that are registered with their state to file information about beneficial owners with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network is in flux.

Farm Bureau shapes policy for 2025 at annual meeting

Delegates discussed many important topics including carbon sequestration and mental health at the Ohio Farm Bureau’s 106th Annual Meeting.

Bill would secure critical drought relief for Ohio communities

HB 683 would provide meaningful relief by investing $10 million in the counties that were most severely impacted by relentless hot and dry conditions this past summer.