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.

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.

Ohio Farm Bureau testifies in support of affordable health care for members

SB 100 will allow Ohio to join the existing network of state Farm Bureaus participating in Farm Bureau Health Plans, which is an alternative health plan that has been serving Farm Bureau members since 1993.

Congressman David Taylor meets with local farmers to discuss ag priorities

As a member of the House Committee on Agriculture, Taylor took the opportunity to hear directly from local producers about the challenges and opportunities facing the region’s agricultural industry.

Ohio Farm Bureau county presidents travel to Washington, D.C. for annual advocacy trip

Over three days, participants heard from experts and, in turn, voiced their thoughts on topics as far reaching as the farm bill to trade to taxes.

Legal with Leah – New Corporate Transparency Act deadline set

Update: As of Feb. 27, 2025, the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network announced no fines, penalties or enforcement action will be taken against companies based on failure to file or update BOI by March 21.

County Farm Bureau policy cultivates ag education at Sandy Valley

Through established policy, all county Farm Bureaus in Ohio provide and support ag literacy programs to enhance students’ knowledge about agriculture.

2025 priorities discussed at Farm Bureau’s Ag Day at the Capital

A large contingency of Ohio Farm Bureau members made their way to the Statehouse Feb. 19 to meet one-on-one with their state senators and representatives.

The Ohio Agriculture and Rural Communities 2025 Action Plan

The plan provides a blueprint for policymakers and Ohio Farm Bureau members to bolster Ohio’s agriculture industry and our rural communities.

Ohio Farm Bureau offers CAUV in 2025 webinar recording

In this recording, learn about the recent increases in Ohio CAUV values, gather information to help you understand the property tax system, and get an update on legislative action.