Four Ohio Farm Bureau volunteers and one staff member have been appointed to American Farm Bureau’s Issue Advisory Committees. Committee members will serve as Farm Bureau’s “brain trust” on breaking policy issues, provide policy development recommendations to state Farm Bureaus…
Lynn Snyder - Oct. 30, 2017
Don’t miss the opportunity to gather with the agricultural community in Nashville Jan. 5-10, 2018. The 99th American Farm Bureau convention offers educational workshops, young farmer and rancher contests and awards, policy development sessions and keynote speaker Reba McEntire, all…
American Farm Bureau Federation recently announced the launch of Market Intel, a new series of market intelligence reports available online and on Twitter (@FBMarketIntel). Market Intel provides timely market intelligence on the agricultural economy for farmers, ranchers, lawmakers and consumers, according…
Lynn Snyder - Sept. 14, 2016
Volunteer shoppers and collegiate member volunteer shoppers are needed to assist American Farm Bureau with its seasonal food cost surveys. The national surveys are used for campaigns that report the retail cost of food while emphasizing its relatively small increase in price over time compared…
Joe Cornely - Aug. 29, 2016
In 1919, farmers from 30 states gathered in Chicago to create the American Farm Bureau Federation. Its stated purpose “to make the business of farming more profitable and the community a better place to live.” Coming up on its 100th…
Five farms, 180 miles and meeting with more than 100 members is the quick summary of a dawn-to-dusk road trip with American Farm Bureau President Zippy Duvall Tuesday Aug. 23. Duvall, who was elected to American Farm Bureau’s top job…
Joe Cornely - Jan. 18, 2016
Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, retiring AFBF President Bob Stallman and new president Zippy Duval plus county Farm Bureau members from Ohio are among the highlights of our coverage of the 97th annual meeting of the American Farm Bureau Federation….
COLUMBUS, Ohio (OFBF) – Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) was well represented during the American Farm Bureau Federation’s (AFBF) 97th Annual Convention in Orlando, Fla.
Amy Beth Graves - May 1, 2014
Summit County Farm Bureau was one of four county Farm Bureaus selected nationwide to receive a $700 grant from the American Farm Bureau Women’s Leadership Committee to help fund “Our Food Link” activities. Our Food Link is a year-round program that county and state Farm Bureaus can use to effectively reach consumers of all ages and backgrounds with information about today’s agriculture.
Callie Wells - Jan. 2, 2014Many Ohio Farm Bureau members and staff will travel to San Antonio Jan. 11-15 to celebrate this past year’s achievements and represent Ohio as Farm Bureau policy priorities are set for the coming year. Follow along here as we share the story from the digital eyes and ears of those in attendance.
