Priority Issues - Ohio Farm Bureau

Ohio Farm Bureau works to strengthen laws on foreign ownership of farmland

Ohio Farm Bureau members have become increasingly concerned about foreign ownership in recent years, as any threat to Ohio farmland is one they take very seriously.

Ohio Farm Bureau county presidents travel to Washington, D.C. for annual advocacy trip

Over three days, participants heard from experts and, in turn, voiced their thoughts on topics as far reaching as the farm bill to trade to taxes.

Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast: 2025 Priority Issues and Possible Tax Changes

Learn about this year’s priority issues and get an update from Nationwide about the possible sunsetting on important tax laws that could directly impact Ohio’s farm families.

2025 priorities discussed at Farm Bureau’s Ag Day at the Capital

A large contingency of Ohio Farm Bureau members made their way to the Statehouse Feb. 19 to meet one-on-one with their state senators and representatives.

The Ohio Agriculture and Rural Communities 2025 Action Plan

The plan provides a blueprint for policymakers and Ohio Farm Bureau members to bolster Ohio’s agriculture industry and our rural communities.

Broadband program signed into law

The bill allocates $20 million this year for broadband and establishes the Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Program.

‘Y Prize’ created to shed light on farmer mental health

The Y Prize award winner, and the program or work he or she represents, will be given a platform to share their work and efforts. Nominations are due by July 23, 2021.

Our Ohio Weekly: The Ohio Agriculture and Rural Communities Action Plan

From the food supply chain to rural broadband, regulatory reform to energy solutions, there is a lot on the plate…

Rural broadband legislation moving at high speed

Ohio Residential Broadband Expansion Grant Program will allow internet service providers to apply for grants to help fund the infrastructure needed to provide faster internet access to underserved rural communities.

Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer: Hope for Ohio

In the latest episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Director of Water Quality and Research steers…