June 2022 Buckeye Farm News - Ohio Farm Bureau

Keep the farm protected with inflation guard coverage

Staying on top of your insurance coverage can help keep unexpected expenses like rising replacement costs from cutting potential farm revenue.

Ag-LINK program now available to co-ops

Earlier this year, it was announced that for the first time ever, applications will be accepted year-round to provide borrowers with greater flexibility and access to lower-cost capital when they need it most.

Task Force on Volunteer Fire Service established

Data collected by the Division of State Fire Marshal shows more than half of registered fire departments in Ohio are staffed by volunteers.

Membership volunteers praised

Ohio Farm Bureau’s 2022 membership campaign ended March 31 with 65,472 active members and 8,187 community members for a total of 73,663 members.

New leadership in state ag agencies

Ohio has new leadership at the top of three U.S. Department of Agriculture agencies that play a significant role in the day-to-day life of farming operations in the state.

Broadband projects cover 31 counties

BroadbandOhio estimates that around 230,000 residents will have improved broadband availability thanks to the 104 new expansion projects.

Avian bird flu continues to raise concerns in Midwest

As a whole, numbers have remained low in the state and no cases were reported in April.

Beginning farmer tax credit becomes law

This bill creates a tax credit to assist the next generation of farmers while helping the current generation transition their operations.

SEC proposed climate rule could intensify farm consolidation

Farmers have until June 17 to comment on the proposed rule change.