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.
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.
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The Farm Bureau Ag Innovation Challenge is a national business competition that showcases U.S. startups developing innovative solutions that address challenges facing America’s farmers, ranchers and rural communities.
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During the meeting, participants received an update on solar development in the county and were given the opportunity to ask questions to Commissioner Wallace.
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Ohio Farm Bureau’s signature ag literacy and workforce development program, ExploreAg, will once again be offering free weeklong camps and one-day experiences for high school students in 2023.
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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.
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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.
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28 counties across Ohio became eligible for disaster assistance through designations from USDA and Gov. Mike DeWine.
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BroadbandOhio estimates that around 230,000 residents will have improved broadband availability thanks to the 104 new expansion projects.
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This bill creates a tax credit to assist the next generation of farmers while helping the current generation transition their operations.
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HB 95 creates a tax credit to assist the next generation of farmers while helping the current generation transition their operations.
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