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.

Support for Ohio agriculture included in two-year state budget

The budget includes funding for: H2Ohio, animal health and animal disease response, the College of Veterinary Medicine at Ohio State, and the Brownfield Remediation Program.

2025 Pickaway County Public Policy Meeting

The Pickaway County Farm Bureau Board of Trustees invites you to attend our Policy Development Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Fairfield County 2025 Public Policy Meeting

The Fairfield County Farm Bureau Board of Trustees invites you to attend our Policy Development Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, June 24, 2025.

Ohio Farm Bureau president testifies in support of Farm Bureau Health Plans legislation

Plans would be for Ohio farm families who do not have access to health insurance as an employee benefit or who are uninsured or underinsured due to high costs and limited options in the marketplace.

Proposed House tax provisions are relevant to farmers, ranchers, and small businesses

The proposed tax package makes permanent several provisions from the TCJA that were previously set to expire. It also expands upon these provisions to provide additional opportunities.

Ohio Farm Bureau works to strengthen laws on foreign ownership of farmland

Ohio Farm Bureau members have become increasingly concerned about foreign ownership in recent years, as any threat to Ohio farmland is one they take very seriously.

Local Farm Bureau presidents advocate in Washington, D.C.

We appreciate their dedication to represent our counties on the national level, ensuring that the voices of Ohio farmers are heard.

Clermont County Farm Bureau advocates at Ag Day at the Capital

The event, hosted by Ohio Farm Bureau, provided an opportunity for members to engage with legislators and discuss key priorities affecting Ohio agriculture.

Highland County Farm Bureau advocates at Ag Day at the Capital

The event, hosted by Ohio Farm Bureau, provided an opportunity for members to engage with legislators and discuss key priorities affecting Ohio agriculture.

Ohio Farm Bureau county presidents travel to Washington, D.C. for annual advocacy trip

Over three days, participants heard from experts and, in turn, voiced their thoughts on topics as far reaching as the farm bill to trade to taxes.