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.

Action Alert: Help get year-round E15 across the finish line

Congress is considering standalone legislation to allow the permanent, year-round sale of E15. Members can use the action center to contact their member of Congress.

Farm Bureau applauds House passage of farm bill

Thanks to the engagement of Farm Bureau members, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a new farm bill April 30. American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall asked the Senate to quickly take the next step.

Bill would permit excused absences for 4-H, FFA activities

House Bill 125 will permit students to have a limited number of excused absences for 4-H and FFA events, ensuring they are not disciplined for attending.

Ohio Farm Bureau members push policy priorities in Washington, D.C.

County Farm Bureau leaders from all 88 Ohio counties are in the nation’s capital March 10-12, 2026 for the County Presidents’ Trip to Washington, D.C.

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.