When U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue planned his third “Back to Our Roots” RV tour, chances are an accelerating trade war with China wasn’t on the agenda. Yet it was top-of-mind for farmers, who made up much of the…
water quality
Lynn Snyder - April 32018 Environmental Policy and Outlook Conference
Water Quality: Pathways to Sustainability Conference sponsored by Ohio State’s Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics. Ohio Farm Bureau’s Yvonne Lesicko is a panelist at the 11 a.m. session. 9 am – Keynote: Gail Hesse, National Wildlife Federation: “Lake Erie: Finding Smart,…
Lynn Snyder - March 294R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program Celebrates Four Year Anniversary
In March 2014, the agriculture community launched a proactive, responsible commitment aimed at the long-term improvement of Lake Erie’s water quality. The voluntary 4R Nutrient Stewardship Certification Program, now starting its fifth year, is a concentrated effort by the agriculture…
Amy Graves - March 27
Schedule a tour at the demo farms
In April, more than 170 FFA students will be learning about the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms Network, kicking off the start of tour season of the three northwestern Ohio farms. The farms in the Western Lake Erie Basin have been…
State of the Science
Ohio Farm Bureau’s State of the Science Report is published approximately four times per year providing an update on Ohio and National water quality research and emerging issues. The February edition highlights recent findings from researchers related to time lags between conservation…
Well Water Testing Kits Available
Do you know what is in your water that you are drinking? Would you like to have your well water tested? Ohio Farm Bureau in conjunction with Heidelberg University is offering free nitrate testing. It is recommended that wells be tested…
Residents, farmers come together to clean Black Fork River
Area residents and farmers have come together in a true grassroots effort to improve the Richland County community by cleaning the Black Fork River.
Free well water testing for Ohio Farm Bureau members
Ohio Farm Bureau values their members and also values your family’s well-being. Water quality and clean water is one of our top priorities. We are fully committed to our members and are offering 25 free well water testing kits in…
Free well water testing for Farm Bureau members
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.
Register for Well Water Testing by Feb. 5
Farm Bureau members throughout Ohio can get free nitrate testing of their well water. Dates set for Crawford, Marion, Morrow and Richland Counties.