Our Ohio

Our Ohio tells stories that build community around Ohio Farm Bureau’s mission of working together for Ohio farmers to advance agriculture and strengthen our communities. Our Ohio explores how agriculture impacts the daily lives of all Ohioans. Sign up for the Our Ohio e-letter. A digital version of Our Ohio magazine is also available.

The great unraveling: Sustainability, resiliency and the future of agri-food

The answer lies in first understanding the macro trends shaping American agriculture, the operating environment farms will find themselves in and the innovation required to remain resilient and profitable into the future.

Health Plans proposal aims to fill coverage gaps

Farmers’ physical and mental health are often compromised by lack of health coverage. Farm Bureau seeks to establish Farm Bureau Health Plans.

Across the Table: Future trends

I encourage you to consider the big questions that Ohio Farm Bureau members should be thinking about and how we as an organization can equip ourselves for whatever changes are coming.

Nationwide News: 65% of farmers lack risk management plans

Embracing risk planning and working with experts like a Nationwide-appointed agent can help farmers better navigate uncertainties and secure their farm’s future.

Ohio State: Cultivating the future of food

Ohio State is one of the few universities where a leading agricultural college, a top-tier medical school and a state-of-the-art hospital share the same campus.

Market Intel: How trade issues impact agriculture

Over 20% of all the production in the United States from agriculture gets exported to a different country.

Balancing farmland preservation with land-use development

Community engagement at the earliest stages of development is essential.

Collegiate Farm Bureaus give next generation an avenue into ag

Collegiate chapters connect agriculture students with grassroots Farm Bureau efforts at county, state and national levels.

Fulfilling a need through Growing Tomorrow Grants

The grants aim to ensure that creative young farmers can access opportunities and use their skills to alleviate the difficulties facing agriculture today.

The future of food manufacturing: What it means for Ohio farmers

The food and beverage industry is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, workforce challenges, changing consumer preferences and new regulatory requirements.