Advocacy

Farm Bureau works to identify and address issues that impact Ohio’s food and farm community. Priority issues include work on property taxes, water quality, energy development, promoting good government and securing a proper business climate for agriculture to prosper.

Ohio Farm Bureau testifies in support of early workforce development bill

Senate Bill 328 is legislation designed to strengthen career-connected learning and better prepare students for Ohio’s workforce needs.

Ohio Farm Bureau calls on Congress for Farm Bill 2.0

Ohio Farm Bureau recently sent a letter to Congress calling for the swift passage of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2026 (HR 7567).

Ohio Farm Bureau testifies in support of House Bill 646

House Bill 646 would establish a Data Center Study Commission to examine the impact of rapid data center development across the state.

The Ohio Agriculture and Rural Communities 2026 Action Plan

The plan provides a blueprint for policymakers and Ohio Farm Bureau members to bolster Ohio’s agriculture industry and our rural communities.

Recent H-2A program impacts aim to steady farm labor costs, needs

A recent state budget fix and a federal rule reform to H-2A have resulted in some relief for farmers who use the guest worker program.

OFBF policies adopted at AFBF convention

Ohio Farm Bureau brought forth 10 policies to be voted upon by delegates at the American Farm Bureau Annual Convention in Anaheim earlier this week, and all 10 were approved as national policy.

Ohio Farm Bureau fighting for water quality, regulation equity

Ohio EPA has recently proposed allowing data centers to obtain ‘general’ National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permits for their stormwater/wastewater discharges.

Ohio Farm Bureau shapes 2026 policy at annual meeting

Delegates discussed many topics impacting agriculture including farmland preservation, local foods, and succession planning.

A seat at the table with President Trump

Ohio Farm Bureau Treasurer Adele Flynn participated in the meeting, representing Ohio farmers.

Ohio Farm Bureau applauds passage of House Bill 10

HB 10 ensures transparency around how imitation meat is labeled, along with restoring needed flexibility around the application of crop protection tools.