Rural Investment

Farm Bureau is dedicated to helping maintain Ohio’s vital rural communities. A variety of our priority issues focus on rural investment including county fairs, 4-H and FFA, promoting policies to increase meat and poultry processing capacity in Ohio, addressing farm stress and mental health, and advocating for rural broadband expansion.

Farm Bureau supports budget funding for Ohio Expo Center

In testimony before the Ohio House and Senate Joint Ag Committee, Adam Sharp said investing in the Ohio Expo Center and State Fair helps secure the future success of the state’s No. 1 industry.

Across the Table: Farm bill vital to Ohio’s 80,000 farms

Ohio Farm Bureau will be working directly with our state’s congressional delegation in Washington throughout the development of this new farm bill, and I encourage you to do the same.

Broadband listening tour to collect input, needs

Ohio Farm Bureau is encouraging members to share how rural broadband investment has impacted their homes and businesses, and where more work can be done to advance access to rural broadband.

2023 Ohio Agriculture and Rural Communities Action Plan

The 2023 Ohio Agriculture and Rural Communities Action plan provides a blueprint for policymakers and Ohio Farm Bureau members to bolster Ohio’s agriculture industry and our rural communities.

Madison County hosts solar meeting with County Commissioner Wallace

During the meeting, participants received an update on solar development in the county and were given the opportunity to ask questions to Commissioner Wallace.

2022 Year in Review

Farm Bureau advocates for agriculture in big and small ways – from fighting for priority issues such as landowner property rights and the next farm bill, to educating members about the need to study solar leases carefully.

State, county fairs get funding in lame-duck legislation

In addition, House Bill 283, aimed to help combat distracted driving in Ohio, was amended into Senate Bill 288 and sent to DeWine for his signature.

Ohio counties eligible for federal, state disaster relief

28 counties across Ohio became eligible for disaster assistance through designations from USDA and Gov. Mike DeWine.

Broadband projects cover 31 counties

BroadbandOhio estimates that around 230,000 residents will have improved broadband availability thanks to the 104 new expansion projects.

Beginning farmer tax credit becomes law

This bill creates a tax credit to assist the next generation of farmers while helping the current generation transition their operations.