March 26, the United States Environmental Protection Agency released a temporary policy regarding the agency’s enforcement of environmental legal obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic. EPA is cognizant of potential worker shortages due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as the…
There have been many developments over the last several weeks regarding the H-2A program which threaten to cause disruption to agriculture, including the closure of consulates in Mexico, border closures throughout South America and a national lockdown in South Africa…
In the latest episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Director of Media Relations Ty Higgins interviews Hoewischer about the H2Ohio program and the Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative Farmer Certification program. Higgins and Hoewischer discuss how the…
The deadline for farmers to submit applications for the H2Ohio program is moving back to the original date of March 31, 2020. Gov. Mike DeWine strongly believes in the H2Ohio water quality initiative and farmers have shown overwhelming interest to…
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act legislation, that passed the Senate earlier this week was also passed by the House of Representatives and signed by President Trump on Friday. The $2.2 trillion aid package includes…
Yesterday, the Ohio Senate amended COVID-19 measures into HB 197 and both chambers passed the bill unanimously. While there aren’t any ag specific provisions, there are many changes that impact daily life, such as a freeze on all state-issued licenses…
With the recent “stay-at-home” order from Gov. Mike DeWine to slow the spread of the coronavirus came a list of essential services that will allow people within certain industries to continue to work to supply necessary items society needs. Agriculture…
Sunday, Gov. Mike DeWine announced a ‘stay-at-home’ executive order, signed by Ohio Health Director Dr. Amy Acton, to the list of efforts to halt the spread of COVID-19 in Ohio. As he announced details of this new measure, he pointed…
WASHINGTON – Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency released guidance to help state and local jurisdictions and the private sector identify and manage their essential workforce while responding to COVID-19. As the nation comes together to slow the spread…
On Wednesday, March 18, 2020, a coalition of Ohio agriculture groups, including Ohio Farm Bureau, sent a letter to Gov. Mike DeWine to highlight the importance of farmers and all of those along the food supply chain amid the state’s…