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2026 priorities discussed at Ohio Farm Bureau’s Ag Day at the Capital

Ohio Farm Bureau members met one-on-one with state legislators and staff to discuss policy priorities impacting Ohio’s farms and rural communities.

Ohio Farm Bureau sponsors grain rescue equipment for Grain Bin Safety Week

Farmers, agribusinesses and community members are encouraged to nominate their local fire departments for Nationwide’s Nominate Your Fire Department Contest through April 30.

Young Ag Professionals State Committee names new leadership and members

The Ohio Farm Bureau’s Young Agricultural Professionals State Committee has named its 2026 leadership and the individuals who will be serving on the state committee for 2026-2028.

VanScoy named new Young Ag Professionals State Committee member

Haylee VanScoy of Hardin County was recently selected to serve a two-year term on the Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals State Committee.

Richter named new Young Ag Professionals State Committee member

Kenton Richter of Ross County was recently selected to serve a two-year term on the Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals State Committee.

Lang named new Young Ag Professionals State Committee member

Olivia Lang of Wayne County was recently selected to serve a two-year term on the Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals State Committee.

Barndt named new Young Ag Professionals State Committee member

Amanda Barndt of Wood County was recently selected to serve a two-year term on the Ohio Farm Bureau Young Ag Professionals State Committee.

Apply now for 2026 Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation scholarships

The Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation has multiple scholarships available to Ohio students from rural, suburban and urban communities who are pursuing degrees with a connection to the agricultural industry.

Ohio Farm Bureau selects participants for AgriPOWER Class XVI

Ohio Farm Bureau’s 2025-2026 AgriPOWER Institute kicked off in December with 15 farmers and agribusiness professionals participating in Class XVI.

Stuckey selected for Ohio Farm Bureau’s AgriPOWER elite training program

Ethan Stuckey of Bucyrus is one of 15 farmers and agribusiness professionals selected to participate in Ohio Farm Bureau’s 2025-2026 AgriPOWER Institute.