On this edition of Our Ohio Weekly: Over the past two months, as farmers and those along Ohio’s food supply system have continued their essential work, Ohio Farm Bureau has been hard at work as well, advocating and educating to…
Ty Higgins - May 26
Our Ohio Weekly
Our Ohio Weekly shares the story of Ohio agriculture and Ohio Farm Bureau. Each week, this radio program and podcast features guests who represent leaders in agriculture, government, academia and the food industry, among others. Host Ty Higgins talks to interesting guests and brings the story of Ohio agriculture to life by featuring Farm Bureau members and staff who are working hard all across Ohio.
Our Ohio Weekly can be heard on 21 radio stations throughout Ohio, including 610 WTVN-AM in Columbus, as well as on many major podcast platforms like iHeart Radio.
Ty Higgins - May 26 Ty Higgins - May 18Our Ohio Weekly – Food banks strained in many ways amid COVID-19
On this edition of Our Ohio Weekly: There have been countless stories about the devastating blow that COVID-19 has landed on many industries, businesses and individuals. Millions of Ohioans are seeing their professional and personal situations becoming more challenging with…
Ty Higgins - May 11Our Ohio Weekly – Food buying trends as economy reopens
On this week’s Our Ohio Weekly: A new study titled Eating 2020: How COVID-19 Will Change Consumer Engagement With Food, surveyed more than 1,800 participants and looked at purchasing trends before, during and after the COVID-19 stay-at-home restrictions. 00:00 –…
Ty Higgins - April 27
Our Ohio Weekly – Grocerants/Ag Marketing through COVID-19
On this week’s Our Ohio Weekly: The coronavirus pandemic has put a strain on just about every business sector across the country. One of the biggest impacts has been on the restaurant industry. The restaurants that will survive most likely…
Ty Higgins - April 20Our Ohio Weekly – ‘Stay at Home’ Contingency Plans, Brian’s Farming Videos
On this week’s Our Ohio Weekly: It is common practice in the military to put together contingency plans for those in the service and their families. These plans are developed for three phases…before deployment, during deployment and after deployment and…
Ty Higgins - April 13Our Ohio Weekly – COVID-19 challenging Ohio’s commodity groups
On this week’s Our Ohio Weekly: COVID-19 has impacted almost every sector of Ohio’s food production system, and the range of that impact is far reaching. This week, hear from the state’s commodity groups about how their farmers are being…
Ty Higgins - April 6Our Ohio Weekly – The challenges of being a caregiver
On this episode of Our Ohio Weekly: As people age, they may need a caregiver. While that role can be fulfilling, it also can be exhausting and sometimes isolating. Anyone who cares for another likely has experienced the stress and…
Ty Higgins - March 30Our Ohio Weekly – COVID-19’s impact on Ohio’s food system
On this episode of Our Ohio Weekly: How is Ohio’s food system holding up amid the coronavirus pandemic? Find out in this Our Ohio Weekly as host Ty Higgins visits with representatives from sectors along the food chain. Hear from…
Ty Higgins - March 23Our Ohio Weekly – Ohio Farm Bureau County Presidents’ Trip to D.C.
On this episode of Our Ohio Weekly: As usual with the annual Ohio Farm Bureau County Presidents’ Trip to Washington D.C., there was not a lack of things to talk about when it comes to issues impacting agriculture and rural…
Ty Higgins - March 16Our Ohio Weekly – H2Ohio has Ohio farmers’ attention
On this episode of Our Ohio Weekly: Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine and Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Dorothy Pelanda announced earlier this year that $30 million in H2Ohio funding will be available for Ohio farmers in more than a dozen…