HB 95 establishes an income tax credit for beginning farmers who participate in a financial management program, administered by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
Ty Higgins - March 2
beginning farmers
Ty Higgins - March 2 Ty Higgins - April 8, 2020
Beginning farmer legislation making some progress
Proposed tax credit legislation moving through the Statehouse hopes to establish the next generation of farmers while helping the current generation transition their operations. When the Senate’s SB 159 and the House’s HB 183 were introduced in 2019, they were…
Amy Beth Graves - July 22, 2019
Getting started in farming is getting a little easier
What started out as a hobby farm was quickly becoming a booming business. Highland County Farm Bureau members Brandon and Sarah Fullenkamp realized they needed more than 15 acres to keep up with the growing demand for their cattle, hogs…
Kelli Milligan Stammen - April 11, 2019
Beginning farmer incentives take shape in Ohio House
A bipartisan effort in the Ohio House gives beginning farmers financial incentive to establish themselves in the state’s agricultural industry. Co-sponsored by Rep. John Patterson (D-99th District) and Rep. Susan Manchester (R-84th District), House Bill 183 would authorize a nonrefundable income…
Jake Bodimer - Oct. 20, 2016
Everyone needs help, meet halfway
Let’s cut to the chase. It is expensive to get into farming. Land prices, equipment, livestock purchases, input costs, etc. present a pretty daunting hurdle for anyone to start from scratch and begin farming. So, do you throw up your hands and decide, “This isn’t for me?”
Callie Wells - Sept. 2, 2015
Taking the Field–Kyle and Ashton Walls
Beginning farmers find rewards in hard work
Callie Wells - Sept. 2, 2015
Taking the Field–Jesse and Renee Whinnery
Beginning farmers find rewards in hard work
Dan Toland - April 30, 2009
Next-Door Mentor
Farmer helps young neighbor achieve his dream