The Ohio Department of Agriculture today recognized five families as winners of the 2019 Conservation Farm Family Awards at the Farm Science Review in London. Ohio Farm Bureau is a sponsor of the awards. “It is one thing to talk…
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Nature Conservancy, Farm Bureau work together
Farmers are the original environmentalists — taking care of the land that not only takes care of them and their families, but also helps feed the entire world. Sometimes there is a strained relationship between environmental groups and the agricultural…
New No-Till Drill coming soon
Gallia County Farm Bureau and the Gallia County Soil and Water Conservation District have partnered to take part in the 2018 Water Quality Grant opportunity through the Ohio Farm Bureau. With this grant they will purchase a new 7 foot…
Lynn Snyder - March 28, 2018
2018 Conservation Farm Family Awards applications due May 25
Ohio Farm Bureau sponsor of the award The Ohio Department of Agriculture is accepting nominations to honor Ohio farm families who are leaders in conservation for the 2018 Conservation Farm Family Awards. The Conservation Farm Family Awards program has recognized…
Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer: Precision ag, use of technology
In this edition of Field Day, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Director of Water Quality and Research Jordan Hoewischer talks with John Fulton, associate professor at Ohio State University. Fulton’s research areas include precision agriculture and machinery automation technology. “One thing that…
Amanda Domsitz - Nov. 22, 2017
Legal with Leah: CAUV, Conservation and Certification
The recent CAUV reforms more accurately value land in conservation, but some landowners need to get with their county auditor to take advantage of the changes. Policy Counsel and Sr. Director of Member Engagement Leah Curtis explains. Listen to Legal with…
Conservation efforts working in Western Lake Erie Basin
Ohio farmers are making positive impacts to water quality in the Western Lake Erie Basin, according to a new report from USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service. The report shows applied conservation practices reduce sediment losses from fields by an estimated…
Lynn Snyder - Sept. 21, 2017Five Farm Bureau families win Conservation Farm Family Awards
The Ohio Department of Agriculture recognized five families representing each region of the state as winners of the 2017 Conservation Farm Family Awards at the Farm Science Review in London, at its 34th year of the awards program. “Agriculture is a…
Lynn Snyder - March 28, 2017
Nominations open for 2017 Conservation Farm Family Awards
The Ohio Department of Agriculture is accepting nominations to honor Ohio farm families who are leaders in conservation for the 2017 Conservation Farm Family Awards. The Conservation Farm Family Award program has recognized Ohio farm families since 1984 for their…
Lynn Snyder - Oct. 4, 2016Five families honored for conservation practices
The Ohio Department of Agriculture recognized five families representing each region of the state as winners of the 2016 Conservation Farm Family Awards at the Farm Science Review in London. This was the 33rd year of the awards program, which…