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 shares members’ concerns with Joint Data Center Committee

Ohio Farm Bureau shared members’ concerns about the rapid growth of data centers across the state and the long-term impacts on agriculture and rural communities.

Ohio Farm Bureau supports expanded access to E15 on Ohio Turnpike

Ohio Farm Bureau testified in support of House Bill 773, legislation that would allow Ohio Turnpike travel plazas to offer E15.

Ohio Farm Bureau appreciates pause for data center tax exemption

Gov. Mike DeWine’s recent decision to pause consideration of any new data center tax exemption requests, through the Ohio Tax Credit Authority, comes as the Ohio General Assembly’s Joint Data Center Study Committee looks at the growth of data centers in Ohio.

Ohio Farm Bureau encouraged by results of OACI’s Auglaize River Watershed Assessment Report

The report provides insight into measurable progress in conservation practices and Ohio farmers’ continued commitment to water quality.

Ohio Farm Bureau welcomes bipartisan data center study committee creation

The committee will examine the rapid growth of data centers across the state and identifying potential legislative solutions before they recess.

OFBF applauds House passage of year-round E15

Ohio Farm Bureau applauds the passage of H.R. 1346, allowing the year-round sale of E15, also known as Unleaded 88 fuel.

Ohio Farm Bureau Property Tax Webinar Series Recording

Ohio Farm Bureau members may watch recordings of each webinar in the organization’s property tax webinar series. Discussion includes policy update, school funding, and Current Agricultural Use Value.

2026 Clark County Public Policy Meeting

This year’s Clark County Farm Bureau Policy Development meeting rescheduled date has been set for Thursday, May 28 at The Heritage Center in the Crabill Discovery Hall.

2026 Darke County Policy Meeting

Darke County Farm Bureau Policy Development meeting will take place Tuesday, June 16 at Romer’s Catering in Greenville beginning at 5 p.m.

2026 Champaign County Public Policy Meeting

This year’s Champaign County Farm Bureau Policy Development meeting takes place Thursday, June 18 at the Champaign County Community Auditorium.