Amy Beth Graves - April 16
More than 125 FFA students gathered April 13 in Hancock County for a day of learning about agricultural careers on and off the farm. During the hands-on event, students learned about the financial and environmental challenges farmers face every year as well as the strong demand for workers in the agricultural industry.
Farm Bureau members throughout Ohio can get free nitrate testing of their well water. Adams, Brown, Clermont and Highland Farm Bureaus will receive 25 testing kits each from Ohio Farm Bureau. They will be available to members who pre-register with their county organization by February 12th, 2018.
Today’s report and summary from Ohio Sea Grant states the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and its research partners predict western Lake Erie will experience a significant harmful algal bloom this summer, though not as large as the record…
Lynn Snyder - June 9, 2017
Logan County Farm Bureau is one of 15 county Farm Bureaus to receive funding for water quality projects from Ohio Farm Bureau. This round of funding will put total investment by Ohio Farm Bureau and partner organizations at more than…
Lynn Snyder - June 9, 2017Fifteen County Farm Bureaus have received funding from Ohio Farm Bureau for water quality projects. This round of funding will put total investment by Ohio Farm Bureau and partner organizations at more than $1 million in county water quality projects….
Amy Beth Graves - May 5, 2017
Addressing the challenges that threaten Ohio’s clean water resources is an important priority for the agriculture community. The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) has released its fourth report detailing its efforts to ensure safe and healthy water for the state. The…
Amy Beth Graves - April 17, 2017
Researchers studying different conservation practices at the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms are narrowing their focus to four practices that appear to help reduce nutrient and sediment loss. “It’s too early to say what the results of our demonstration farms’ edge-of-field…
Amy Beth Graves - Feb. 14, 2017
Have an idea on how to improve the water quality in your community? Share your idea with your county Farm Bureau so it can apply for a water quality grant. Ohio Farm Bureau is offering $150,000 in county water quality…
Amy Beth Graves - Dec. 8, 2016
A group of scientists, policymakers, professors, state and government officials and farmers recently toured the three farms participating in the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms Network to learn about both new and traditional conservation practices that help prevent nutrient runoff.
Amy Beth Graves - Oct. 26, 2016
A new app from Ohio State University allows growers to compare the effectiveness of different management decisions within fields. The aim, in part, is to improve water quality throughout the state. Called Ohio State PLOTS, the free app allows growers…
