Young Agricultural Professionals 2023 Washington, D.C. Leadership Experience
A group of Young Agricultural Professionals are in Washington D.C. Sept. 12-14 for the annual leadership experience trip.
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Our work
Advocacy at the county, state and national level to give members a voice and political influence on issues important to Ohio agriculture. Here are some examples.
Farm Bureau’s policy work led to the creation and reform of CAUV, elimination of estate taxes in Ohio, lower state and federal taxes, strong farm and crop insurance programs, defending animal agriculture and property rights and funding for the H2Ohio water quality initiative.
Farm Bureau’s staff experts to help members with questions about energy development, property rights, transportation rules and more.
Farm Bureau staff support youth involved in 4-H, FFA and our Young Agricultural Professionals program, as well as scholarships, ExploreAg camps and our Youth Pathways program, which helps young people find their place in Ohio’s agriculture community.
Farm Bureau’s networking opportunities provide access to lawmakers, community leaders, industry experts and each other.
Farm Bureau’s leadership development and growth opportunities through programs such as AgriPOWER, Young Ag Professionals and various events conferences all involve staff participation and leadership.
Farm Bureau’s extensive media platforms amplify our messages.
Business solutions from our partners at Nationwide, plus our Health Benefits Plan, Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation Group Rating Program and a multitude of member benefits help members grow their bottom line.
Featured Articles
New rules for land lease termination
Under HB 397, notice must be given by Sept. 1 to terminate a farm lease, and the lease will terminate at the conclusion of harvest or Dec. 31, whichever comes first.
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Change in state budget could mitigate CAUV increases
The Senate version of Ohio’s state budget for 2024-2025, which was passed on Thursday, has a significant provision that could mitigate CAUV increases.
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Ohio Farm Bureau members take action in D.C.
Ohio Farm Bureau was represented by state trustees Karin Bright (District 22) and Mike Bensman (District 10).
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Issue 1 FAQ
Ohio Farm Bureau supports Issue 1. This FAQ answers questions about what this initiative means to agriculture.
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Ohio Farm Bureau supports Issue 1
The ballot initiative asks Ohio voters if the state should strengthen the petition process and raise the threshold to 60% for approving constitutional amendment proposals.
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Policy Points: Ohio budget edition
Many lines of the state budget would have an impact, both positively and negatively, on Ohio agriculture. Find out Farm Bureau’s position on those significant items.
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Helping legislators understand agriculture
Ohio Farm Bureau will be taking a group of young agricultural professionals to Washington, D.C. Sept. 12-14.
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Perry County Farm Bureau president goes to D.C.
Richard Maxwell traveled to Washington, D.C. with 70 other county Farm Bureau presidents March 7-9 to express their concerns about many topics including the 2023 farm bill.
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DeWine authorizes new regulations for xylazine
Xylazine, an important FDA approved prescription animal drug that is widely used in veterinary medicine, is getting the attention of regulators at the state and federal levels.
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