November/December 2026 Our Ohio

The theme of the November/December issue of Our Ohio magazine is health, safety and risk, and we explore all three in various ways.

Farm safety vs. risk management: What’s the difference and why it matters

Farm safety and risk management are deeply interconnected, forming the foundation of a resilient and sustainable operation.

Across the Table: Risk management can mean a lot of different things on the farm

We cannot predict every challenge or opportunity that comes to our farmgate, but trusted research, practical resources and better information can help us prepare for whatever comes next.

Scholarship recipient on mission to bring expertise back to Ohio

Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Ambassadors Scholarship recipient Josie Jennings of Clark County plans to study agricultural law to help farm families preserve their land and legacies.

SoyFoam a viable option for fire departments

SoyFoam works like traditional firefighting foam that quickly smothers a fire. The difference is the absence of PFAS substances.

Ohio Farm Bureau Health Plans one year later

Ohio Farm Bureau Health Plans offer PPO coverage with premiums independent of income, stable year-round enrollment, plus coverage options at any age for vision and dental.

Ag safety training held for central Ohio first responders

Training focused on air-quality monitoring, retrieval equipment and standardized protocols to safely manage agricultural and livestock emergencies.

Gripp business solution to establish Ohio test group

Gripp is launching a 60-day cohort in mid-January for Ohio Farm Bureau members, offering discounted access to its asset-tracking app.

Agritourism guide helps safely bring people to the farm

Ohio Farm Bureau’s legal team created the guide to help members better understand the laws, regulations and risk considerations that come with opening their farms to the public.

County Farm Bureau offers hands-on, ag-specific safety training in two-day course

Attendees learned about agricultural and farm rescue techniques covering tractor extrication, machinery entrapment, large animal rescue, grain bin rescue and hazards associated with manure pits.