On this episode of Our Ohio Weekly: The farm economy, trade and rural broadband are just some of the topics that would have been discussed as members of the Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals were set to travel on their…
Ty Higgins - Sept. 8
Advocacy
Ty Higgins - Sept. 8 Ohio Farm Bureau Staff - May 1
U.S. Food System: Bending but not broken
When the COVID-19 pandemic started impacting everyday life in Ohio and across the country, no one was prepared. Everyone was told to shelter in place to help slow the spread of the virus so medical personnel wouldn’t be overwhelmed. Schools…
Ty Higgins - March 10
County Presidents’ 2020 Washington, D.C. Trip
Ohio Farm Bureau’s farmer leaders, members of the media and select Farm Bureau staff are in Washington, D.C. March 10-12, 2020 for the 74th annual County Presidents’ Trip. Wednesday, March 11 Wednesday morning, Ohio Farm Bureau county presidents were joined…
Kayla Jones - Feb. 24
Local Farm Bureau members attend Ag Day at the Capital
Hundreds of Ohio Farm Bureau members, including representatives from Holmes County Farm Bureau, gathered in downtown Columbus to meet one-on-one with their state senators and representatives during Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual Ag Day at the Capital Feb. 19. Ohio Farm…
Kayla Jones - Feb. 24
Local Farm Bureau members attend Ag Day at the Capital
Hundreds of Ohio Farm Bureau members, including representatives from Knox County Farm Bureau, gathered in downtown Columbus to meet one-on-one with their state senators and representatives during Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual Ag Day at the Capital Feb. 19. Ohio Farm…
Kayla Jones - Feb. 24
Local Farm Bureau members attend Ag Day at the Capital
Hundreds of Ohio Farm Bureau members, including representatives from Licking County Farm Bureau, gathered in downtown Columbus to meet one-on-one with their state senators and representatives during Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual Ag Day at the Capital Feb. 19. Ohio Farm…
Lynn Snyder - Feb. 5
Ohio Farm Bureau 2020 priority issues
Ohio Farm Bureau’s grassroots policy development process surfaces those issues that have a significant impact on production agriculture, the state’s food system and communities. These priorities are where Farm Bureau will focus efforts for the continued strength and success of…
Amy Beth Graves - Jan. 31
Stormwater fees help improve, protect Ohio’s water
When it rains or when snow melts, there are no boundaries — the water flows wherever it wants. Managing stormwater flooding and drainage discharges can be challenging and expensive for communities. In order to mitigate these problems, some of Ohio’s…
Abra Dunn - Jan. 15
Planting the Seed for Future Agriculture – POSTPONED
This event is postponed until further notice. On March 12, Ohio Governor Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Health announced a ban has been put in place regarding mass gatherings of 100+ in the State of Ohio. Check back on our…
Kelli Milligan Stammen - Dec. 18, 2019
Advocacy put into action after visit to D.C.
When Farm Bureau member Christina McDowell traveled with OFBF to Washington, D.C. in September, she knew informing lawmakers at the highest levels about the needs of farmers was going to be an important part of the experience. What she didn’t…