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…
On March 19, 2020, President Trump signed into law the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, an economic stimulus plan aimed at addressing the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak on Americans. The Act goes into effect April 2, 2020. Employers will…
At this unprecedented time, Ohio Farm Bureau is and will continue to engage with administrative and legislative leaders to be your voice and dispense needed information. Ohio Farm Bureau is monitoring COVID-19 developments as they happen and will be updating…
Matt Aultman knows all too well what federal dollars flowing into his community mean to the residents of Darke County. From his county commissioner’s seat in Greenville, he’s tasked with helping sustain and enhance the quality of life for his…
Amanda Kolitsos - March 17
On Takeover Tuesdays, an Ohio Farm Bureau member takes over the Ohio Farm Bureau Instagram for the day to share a day in their life. Check in throughout the day or follow us on Instagram, @OhioFarmBureau, to meet new Ohio farmers and ag…
Measures are being taken in Ohio and throughout the country to combat the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), and these measures will impact the state’s livestock auctions. Effective immediately and until further notice, livestock auction facilities are limiting spectators at…