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.

A cautionary tale about starting a home bakery

Knowing about the resources available to her through her membership could have saved Heather Hawvermale time, heartache and money.

Membership benefits fueled by more than discounts

Mike Videkovich can name a long list of the organization’s benefits, but there is one very tangible one that he said he’s bound to use almost every year.

Power of Farm Bureau to pull community together

For one northeast Ohio farm, during a very challenging time, Farm Bureau’s value came in the way one leader helped bring the community together.

Across the Table: Ohio Farm Bureau Value Proposition

A few years back, I traveled to every county in the state and asked members directly: What do you want from YOUR Farm Bureau?

Webinars highlight risk mitigation research, solutions

Each session highlighted new and innovative solutions, research, and information on the latest technology and strategies to protect farms and rural communities.

Dispelling the myth: The hidden dangers of rural roads

Staying alert is the best way to prevent accidents on the road.

Across the Table: Risks in agriculture come in many forms

Thankfully, the work of Ohio Farm Bureau and our strongest industry partners are creating ways to mitigate the impacts of risk in agriculture.

Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation lays groundwork for student’s future

Ryanna Tietje received Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation and county scholarships as she embarked on her Ohio State journey, and those funds were key to her college experience.

Lack of Ohio volunteer firefighters a risk for rural areas

Scores of Farm Bureau members answer the call at their local station. But like farmers themselves, the number of people answering the call has fallen over the years.

Confined-spaces safety, rescue training a priority

Crawford, Marion, Morrow and Richland County Farm Bureaus hosted four manure pit safety and rescue training sessions where participants learned critical information about the hazards of working around manure pits.