Rural Investment - Ohio Farm Bureau

Meat processors work toward expanding capacity

Ohio meat processors like Jamie Graham, owner of R & C Packing, have been hard pressed to keep up with demand for their services. Consumer interest in locally raised meat has been steadily increasing in recent years, and the COVID-19 pandemic boosted demand further.

Imperfect infrastructure bill provides important investments for agriculture

The House of Representatives recently passed the long-awaited Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. The legislation contains investments in traditional infrastructure that will benefit farmers and rural communities.

Company links more than fiber optics in rural Ohio

It takes time to both build community support and then to build out the fiber network itself, but Ohio Gig doesn’t go into a community looking for a monetary investment, but a credibility one.

Our Ohio Weekly: Rural broadband expansion

Earlier this year, Gov. Mike DeWine signed House Bill 2 into law, creating the Ohio Broadband Expansion Program. Then, as…

Parts supply shortage has farmers concerned as harvest begins

Farmers are encouraged to think about some of the items they will most likely need over the harvest season and get those orders in as soon as possible.

Across the table: Rural broadband

The internet is no longer a luxury item. Many of us rely on connectivity to maintain the health of our families, our communities and society as a whole, making it a necessity for all Ohioans, including rural areas.

Map highlights broadband needs throughout U.S.

A new digital map from the Commerce Department’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration provides more detail about broadband needs across the country than any other publicly available resource.

Feed the Kids Columbus donation

Helping to overcome food insecurity in local communities is important to Franklin County Farm Bureau.

Getting started in ag? We can help.

The Growing Forward program gives young, beginning and small farmers a strong start.

Opening eyes, expanding horizons through Youth Pathways

Youth Cooperative Leadership Experience for to Ohio Appalachia students exploring career and educational opportunities in farming, food and agribusiness.