News Room

Farm Bureau is ready to help meet reporters’ needs. For interviews, background information, story ideas/sources or to be added to Ohio Farm Bureau’s news release distribution list, contact Ryan Matthews, director of communications and media relations, [email protected] or 614-246-8210.

Ohio Farm Bureau applauds 2026 CAUV updates

CAUV updates include a slight decline in values for counties undergoing reappraisals and a long-sought change to the valuation of permanent pastureland.

Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Golf Invitational raises record $118,000

These funds will help provide scholarships, expand educational programs and strengthen initiatives that connect students and young professionals to meaningful careers in agriculture.

Ohio Farm Bureau launches partnership with Gripp

Ohio Farm Bureau members receive exclusive access and discounted rates to digital tools specifically designed to maximize day-to-day productivity, simplify equipment maintenance and enhance asset protection.

Applications open for America 250-Ohio agritourism trail

Applications are being accepted through June 30 for agritourism businesses interested in being featured on the America 250-Ohio Agritourism Trail.

Applications open for AgriPOWER Class XVII

Ohio Farm Bureau is accepting applications for AgriPOWER Class XVII, its leadership and advocacy development program. Application deadline is Aug. 1, 2026.

Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation awards $147,500 in scholarships

Annually, the foundation recognizes Ohio students for their academic effort, community engagement and career interests that link agriculture to community service, education or scientific research.

Ohio Farm Bureau appreciates pause for data center tax exemption

Gov. Mike DeWine’s recent decision to pause consideration of any new data center tax exemption requests, through the Ohio Tax Credit Authority, comes as the Ohio General Assembly’s Joint Data Center Study Committee looks at the growth of data centers in Ohio.