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Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Opportunities through USDA Rural Development

Charles Tassell, state director for USDA Rural Development joins the podcast to talk about the program and the ways the agency is working to support Ohioans.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Grain Bin Safety: Awareness and Prevention

Grain bin accidents remain one of the most serious safety risks on the farm. Hear how Nationwide Agribusiness is working with farmers, equipping local fire departments and raising awareness around grain bin safety.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: FSA Hard at Work for Ohio Farmers

Don Jones, State Executive Director for the USDA Farm Service Agency, joins the podcast to discuss what the administration has done to support Ohio farmers.

Policy Engagement and Rising Power Demand

Hear from AFBF why engagement is critical on the state and national level, along with what Ohio electric co-ops are doing in regards to new data centers.

Nationwide News: Unlock hidden farmland value with legacy nutrient deductions

Legacy nutrient deductions enable new farmland owners to claim deductions on the nutrients within the soil on which healthy crops depend.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Water Quality: Research, Results and the Road Ahead

Jay Martin of Ohio State and Jordan Hoewischer join the podcast to break down the recent research and advocacy efforts helping drive that progress.

Legal with Leah: The questions around data centers

Leah Curtis joins this Legal with Leah to talk about what data centers mean for local communities and how to stay engaged in the development process

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: Risk Management for What You Can’t See

Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation joins the podcast to explain how common gases pose an unseen risk in agriculture

Legal with Leah: Understanding the Change to Ohio’s Pesticide Law

Ohio Farm Bureau advocated for a change in the law to allow family members and employees to handle pesticides while under the supervision of a licensed applicator. The rules around HB 10 are being finalized.

Ohio Farm Transition Network launches to strengthen farm succession planning across Ohio

This collaborative network is designed to improve access to high-quality farm transition planning services for farm families.