Ohio Agriculture

Check us out on social media, tune into one of our weekly podcasts, or flip through the latest digital issue of Our Ohio, a magazine that highlights real life stories of the people who make up the backbone of our robust agricultural community. All members receive printed copies of Our Ohio and active members receive Buckeye Farm News, which draws from the expertise of Ohio Farm Bureau’s staff, as well as the experiences of our members, to give context to the local, state and national affairs that impact agriculture.

Our Ohio Weekly: 2021 in Review for ag and a look ahead

Get a recap of 2021 and an outlook for 2022 from an agricultural perspective with an economist, an agronomist and an agribusiness leader.

Legal with Leah: New CDL training requirements

Farm Bureau, both at the state level and the federal level, has extensive policy that supports keeping the farm CDL exemption, even expanding the CDL exemption in some ways.

Our Ohio Weekly: Ohio Grain Farmers Symposium

Ohio corn and soybean leaders recap the challenges and successes of 2021 and look ahead to opportunities in the new year.

Callicoat joins Farm Bureau public policy team

Evan Callicoat has been named director of state policy for Ohio Farm Bureau. He will represent the interests of Farm Bureau members with the Ohio General Assembly and throughout state government.

Meat processors work toward expanding capacity

Ohio meat processors like Jamie Graham, owner of R & C Packing, have been hard pressed to keep up with demand for their services. Consumer interest in locally raised meat has been steadily increasing in recent years, and the COVID-19 pandemic boosted demand further.

January/February 2022 Our Ohio magazine preview

Editor Kelli Milligan Stammen shares what’s in store for readers, including recipes, member features and what’s next for Farm Bureau in 2022.

Our Ohio Weekly: The 103rd Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Recap

Ohio Farm Bureau members were “Together Again” as the organization held its 103rd annual meeting earlier this month in Columbus….

Belmont County Farm Bureau, partners help local food pantries

Thanks to the support of buyers and the donation of the fees for processing, a total of 1,294 pounds of pork were donated to 10 area food banks.

Our Ohio Weekly: Food and Ag Labor

On this Our Ohio Weekly get an update on the Food and Ag Labor issues and the outlook for farmers, farm workers and jobs all along the food supply chain.

Life on a farm during the holidays

I am here to share with you a few fun and festive ways to celebrate the holidays all while supporting and thinking of your local farmers.