COVID-19

Get the latest news regarding updates to the COVID-19 and its impact on Ohio agriculture. Read stories about how Ohio farmers and ag businesses are adapting to the changes in the industry and market and the work Ohio Farm Bureau is doing to help our members navigate challenges brought on by the pandemic. Ohio’s farmers are #StillFarming, and Ohio Farm Bureau is here to help you succeed.

Restaurants swimming against current of rising costs, labor shortages

Dan Young, CEO and chief ice cream dipper for Young’s Jersey Dairy in Yellow Springs, Ohio talks about how his business has survived and his outlook on the future.

Midwest Farm Bureaus ask USDA to intervene in NSIS case

Addressed to Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack, the letter stressed that the reduced line speeds forced by the court order would have adverse impacts on hog producers as it would significantly decrease slaughter capacity.

Federal court decision would upend Ohio’s pork industry

A recent court ruling will reduce pork line speeds through the New Swine Inspection System (NSIS).

Farm Bureau helps promote informed decisions on COVID-19 vaccine

The Health Action Alliance is focused on working directly with businesses to reach employees and share information about COVID-19 vaccine options.

Ohio Farm Bureau supports ending supplemental unemployment aid

Ohio will be ending the supplemental unemployment aid from the federal government June 26.

Ohio Farm Bureau among major business associations to publish legislative objectives

The legislative priorities are aimed at improving and enhancing Ohio’s business and job climate and increasing opportunities for Ohio families.

Across the table: Bridging the rural, urban divide

The Ohio Agriculture and Rural Communities Action Plan puts Farm Bureau’s priority issues front and center, brings people together, and creates opportunities for agriculture.

DeWine suggests using COVID funds to shore up unemployment

Using funds from the American Rescue Plan would alleviate Ohio employers from having to pay the state’s unemployment insurance loan.

Guidelines set for the 2021 fair season

The governor’s revised orders for fairs include compliance with the statewide mask order and social distancing, as well as guidelines for animal exhibitions.

Legal with Leah: COVID vaccine requirements in the workplace

What does the vaccine rollout for Ohio look like, when will the farm and food sector have access to the vaccine, and will there be workplace vaccine requirements?