November/December 2024 Our Ohio

Webinars highlight risk mitigation research, solutions

Each session highlighted new and innovative solutions, research, and information on the latest technology and strategies to protect farms and rural communities.

Dispelling the myth: The hidden dangers of rural roads

Staying alert is the best way to prevent accidents on the road.

Across the Table: Risks in agriculture come in many forms

Thankfully, the work of Ohio Farm Bureau and our strongest industry partners are creating ways to mitigate the impacts of risk in agriculture.

Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation lays groundwork for student’s future

Ryanna Tietje received Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation and county scholarships as she embarked on her Ohio State journey, and those funds were key to her college experience.

Lack of Ohio volunteer firefighters a risk for rural areas

Scores of Farm Bureau members answer the call at their local station. But like farmers themselves, the number of people answering the call has fallen over the years.

Confined-spaces safety, rescue training a priority

Crawford, Marion, Morrow and Richland County Farm Bureaus hosted four manure pit safety and rescue training sessions where participants learned critical information about the hazards of working around manure pits.

Lengthy campaign for safer rural intersection pays off

24/17D intersection has been a dangerous place for a long time. The Wachtmans have campaigned for more than 10 years for the county and the Ohio Department of Transportation to make it safer.

2025 Winter Leadership Experience open to all

Attending a recent Winter Leadership Experience literally changed Lincoln Deitrick’s life and work. “I had the opportunity to attend the…

Not caring for mental health is risky business

Mental health resources are available to farmers at farmstateofmind.org and the 988 national suicide and crisis hotline.

Passion for safety drives BWC consultant work

One of the most hazardous jobs in the country is agriculture, but working with Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation safety consultants can help prevent hazards before accidents happen.