Town Hall Ohio is Ohio Farm Bureau’s weekly public affairs radio program. The hour-long broadcast elevates important issues such as private property rights, food safety, wildlife, education, science and technology, business challenges, government and politics. High profile guests from government, industry, academia and other arenas are regular guests on the program. Find stations and airtimes near you.
Joe Cornely - July 2
Consider every product you use, every day–food, technology, vehicles, personal care. And beyond products, every social engagement, every political activity. Somewhere, at some time, a researcher was involved. Either in a pristine lab or maybe in a backyard garage, the…
Joe Cornely - June 25
From the grill hash slinger to the executive chef, someone has to put the food on your plate when you’re eating out. Becoming the next Bobby Flay, Rachael Ray or Cameron Mitchell is no small feat but Columbus State Community…
Joe Cornely - June 18
The vision of farming is often romanticized. Days outdoors instead of at a corporate desk. Staining your hands with soil instead of printer ink. Well, for a growing number of people, it’s not a romantic notion. It’s reality. And it’s…
Joe Cornely - June 11
Every day, mankind uses about 28 billion kilowatt hours of energy. For perspective, for the average American family to use that much, it would take roughly 2.5 million years. Add to that a growing world population and growing world economy,…
Joe Cornely - June 4
One of Ohio’s greatest resources is Lake Erie. It’s the source of drinking water for millions of Ohioans. It’s an economic engine for much of the state. It’s also one of Ohio’s top recreational opportunities. It also faces some problems…
Joe Cornely - May 29
Chances are, you’re one of 68 million customers who visit a McDonald’s, every day. The company did 22.8 billion dollars in revenue last year. Today, we look beyond the golden arches to learn more about one of the biggest restaurant…
Joe Cornely - May 7
If you want some facts and insights into Ohio politics, you can listen to Ohio Public Radio and read the Columbus Dispatch. Or, for the next hour, do both right here. Jim Siegle of the Dispatch and Jo Ingles of…
Joe Cornely - April 23
School shootings. What is going on? Why is this happening? What can be done to prevent the violence, or at least mitigate the damage? There is no single, or simple solution. But we’ll ask and answer what we can.
Joe Cornely - April 16The variety and selection of food today is phenomenal. We talk with farmers fairly often on this show. But what happens with that food once it leaves the farm? What about processing, packaging and marketing? Today, we spend time learning…
Joe Cornely - April 9
Ohioans spent just under $21 billion last year eating out. That’s the estimated sales figure for Ohio’s more than 22,000 eating and drinking establishments. Diners enjoyed meals at little diners at country crossroads and at Wendy’s, Bob Evans and other…
