Best BWC Podcasts (2025)

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Ohio State's eFields and BWC Summer Farm Safety 33:20

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4d ago33:20

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Digital agriculture is transforming farm management thanks to the work of Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences’ on-farm research program, eFields. Learn how on this Ohio Farm Bureau Pocast. Plus, summer brings dangerous working conditions for farmers. Get some very helpful tips from Ohio's Bureau's of Workers' Compe…

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Unleashing Ohio Energy 15:17

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Unleashing American energy has been part of President Trump’s first 100 days in office and Ohio’s Electric Cooperative representatives were on hand last month as the President signed some executive orders to solidify those efforts. Hear from their CEO Craig Grooms about what these changes mean for the state's electric grid on this Ohio Farm Bureau …

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Getting the Farm Weather-Ready and a State Policy Update 18:29

18d ago18:29

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In a recent survey conducted by Nationwide, it was revealed that a staggering 65% of farmers do not have a plan to manage or mitigate risks, including severe weather. Learn about the growing complexities of farming risks, as well as how to assess your farm's storm preparedness on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, there is a lot happening on the …

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The Future of Food Manufacturing and Building a Veterinary Workforce 39:12

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The food and beverage industry is evolving rapidly, driven by technological advancements, workforce challenges, changing consumer preferences and new regulatory requirements. What challenges and opportunities do these shifts pose for Ohio farmers? We find out on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast from Rebecca Singer, president and CEO of CIFT. Plus, Ohi…

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When to Transition Assets to the Next Generation 15:49

1M ago15:49

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The transfer of assets is often talked about when it comes to creating a succession plan, but the trasfer of knowledge is equally as important. Get experts tips on successful succession plans and the timing for moving assets to the next generation from Wright and Moore on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, we talk a lot about CAUV as a farmland p…

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Research for a Changing Food System 30:21

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recent decision to ban Red No. 3 may leave some food manufacturers searching for safer alternatives. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, learn about groundbreaking research from The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) offers a promising solution. Plus, if you …

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Creating Ag Interest in the Classroom 17:19

2M ago17:19

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Growing Ohio’s next generation of leaders, scientists, and entrepreneurs is the purpose of GrowNextGen, a program sponsored by the Ohio Soybean Council. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, find out all about the program that provides free, STEM resources for Ohio teachers to engage and educate their students through the science of agriculture. Plus, …

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Farm Finance Trends with Ag Credit 9:01

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Without a doubt, lower commodity prices have impacted trends in farm finances. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, get an update on challenges borrowers are facing in 2025 from experts at Ag Credit and find out how the current state of agriculture is affecting the organization.By Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast

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Tariffs and Ag Trade 10:06

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Trade is a hot topic with a lot of uncertainty. Trade policy decisions being made in Washington will impact partners around the globe and U.S. farmers directly. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, learn about a Market Intel report from American Farm Bureau that explores different topics related to agricultural trade, including the potential impacts o…

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From the U.S. Congress to Safety Congress 14:28

3M ago14:28

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From the farm bill to tariffs and farmland preservation to taxes, there wasn't a lack of topics for county Farm Bureau Presidents from across Ohio to talk about on this year's trip to the Nation's Capital. Get a full recap of their trek to D.C. on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, the 2025 Ohio Safety Congress & Expo runs April 16-18 at the Grea…

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Advice for Off Farm Careers and Retirement 19:13

3M ago19:13

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With the downturn in the farm economy, many farmers are looking for new opportunities for off-farm income. Agribusinesses such as Nationwide are seeking these types of individuals, who bring industry knowledge and experience gained from their work on the farm, to add to their teams. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, we kick off a series that will e…

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2025 Priority Issues And Possible Tax Law Changes 28:57

3M ago28:57

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With a nearly 30% decline in net farm income over the past 2 years, the agriculture sector continues to face a volatile economy. Add to that the stresses of an outdated farm bill, trade disputes and the questionable outlook for estate tax laws and the uncertainties abound for farmers. Meanwhile, development pressures from many different sources thr…

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Finding New Soy Markets and an Ohio Pork Update 27:16

3M ago27:16

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More than 50% of Ohio’s soybean crop is exported each year, making soybeans Ohio’s largest agricultural export. Finding more places to send Ohio-grown soybeans is one of the missions of the Ohio Soybean Council and some Ohio soy representatives just returned from a trip to a country that could offer a great opportunity for soybean farmers – Ghana. …

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Creating More Health Care Options For Farmers 11:23

3M ago11:23

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Agriculture is a labor-intensive and stressful environment and Ohio Farm Bureau is working on a solution to close the gap in the healthcare coverage and overall well-being of Ohio Farm Bureau members who go without coverage due to the lack of affordable options. Ohio Farm Bureau is seeking a way to offer members access to a more affordable healthca…

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The Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association 13:46

3M ago13:46

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From apples to peaches and asparagus zucchini, Ohio offers quite a wide variety of fruits and vegetables grown across the state. Meet some grower leaders from the Ohio Produce Growers and Marketers Association on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast to get an industry update.By Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast

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Leading The Way At OABA 16:28

4M ago16:28

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There is new leadership at the Ohio Agribusiness Association. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, get to know the new President and CEO, Melinda Witten, as she discusses her vision for the organization and some of the goals she looks to achieve in 2025 and beyond.By Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast

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Soy's Mad Scientist and an AFBF Recap 27:53

4M ago27:53

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When we think about uses for soybeans, many point to livestock feed, biofuels or even tofu. Truth is, the list is quite extensive and is getting even longer thanks to the work being done in a Delaware, Ohio lab. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, learn about the latest experiments being conducted at the Airable Lab, with the support of the Ohio Soyb…

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Estate Tax And Farm Income Outlooks 14:36

4M ago14:36

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Farmers face unpredictable challenges from changing weather to fluctuating markets. Expiring tax laws may add to their uncertainty later this year. In fact, if the tax cuts expire, farmers will face more than a $9-billion tax increase between income taxes and estate taxes. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, we visit with experts from Wright and Moor…

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Major Farm Bureau Wins To Wrap Up 2024 17:52

4M ago17:52

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There were some major policy wins for agriculture at the Federal and state levels as 2024 came to a close. Find out how Farm Bureau members helped to push through a farm bill extension and disaster assistance on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, more Ohio fire departments will be receiving life saving equipment for grain entrapments from Nationw…

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Drought Assistance Through AgLINK and an Energy Outlook 15:04

5M ago15:04

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As farmers plan for the upcoming growing season, many are facing hardships and financial strain caused by the recent drought. In an effort to lessen the burdens caused by these conditions, the Ohio Treasurer’s office will be offering some much-needed assistance for counties most affected by the drought. Find out more on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcas…

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Putting The Success In Succession Planning 13:35

5M ago13:35

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This year's Young Ag Professionals Winter Leadership Experience is open to Ohio Farm Bureau members of all ages! This gives attendees the opportunity to invite key decision makers from your farm or business to learn alongside you, network with agricultural leaders, build your personal and professional skills, and engage where new perspectives meet …

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The Annual Meeting LIVE Podcast 32:25

5M ago32:25

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The 106th Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting was the setting for the first ever LIVE Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast! Guest Adam Sharp, executive vice president of the organization, shared the challenges and successes of 2024 and what Farm Bureau will be doing to help keep members successful throughout 2025 and beyond. Plus, hear the debut of "Farmer Smiles"…

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Winter Safety Tips On The Farm 7:47

5M ago7:47

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Farmers know the weather forecast better than anyone else, so when it comes to cold weather, farmers may be thinking about the farm and their livestock, but are they thinking about themselves? Staying safe outside in winter conditions starts with prevention. Get tips on staying safe this winter from experts with the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensa…

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Farmland Lease Agreement Termination Laws 20:15

6M ago20:15

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A newer law about the termination of agricultural leases needs a little more teeth, according to some delegates at the 106th Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. An attorney from Wright and Moore discusses what he thinks is missing from the law and what members voted to do about it on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, state Young Agriculture Profess…

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Thermal Imaging Tech In Agriculture And A Labor Outlook 22:45

6M ago22:45

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With an eye toward reducing the estimated 20,000 yearly agricultural fires in the United States, Nationwide and Ohio Farm Bureau are offering members thermal imaging cameras, a new, free tool that can pinpoint potential fire hazards on the farm. Get all the details on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, what does the labor outlook hold for 2025. A…

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Ohio's Reliability Of Electricity This Winter 18:37

6M ago18:37

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A new assessment report has been released regarding the reliability of electricity for the upcoming winter season. How will Ohioans fare should we have an extreme cold event that will put a heavy strain on the power grid and what can we do to prepare for brutal conditions? Find out from the experts at Buckeye Power and Ohio's Electric Cooperatives …

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Supporting County Fairs That Support Their Communities 15:20

6M ago15:20

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Farm Credit Mid-America and Rural 1st are excited to unveil the results of the 2024 Fight the Hunger, Stock the Trailer contest, designed to help junior fairs raise food donations for their local food banks through a competition between county fairs across Ohio. Get the details of this record breaking year for the initiative on this Ohio Farm Burea…

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What are Farmers Saying About Farm Stress? 32:16

7M ago32:16

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The Ohio Agricultural Mental Health Alliance, an organization made up of state agencies and agriculture groups focused on mental health in agriculture, has released the results of a survey created to ensure Ohio’s farmers, families, and communities are better equipped to deal with stress. What are the common stressors in Ohio agriculture and how is…

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The Process of Policy Development 19:25

7M ago19:25

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Twenty Ohio Farm Bureau leaders are serving on the 2024 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee. The committee collects and organizes public policy recommendations from county Farm Bureaus and presents the final policy suggestions to be voted on by Ohio Farm Bureau’s delegates during the state annual meeting in December. On this Oh…

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Catching Up with Collegiate Farm Bureaus 13:14

7M ago13:14

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Recently, Collegiate Farm Bureau chapters from The Ohio State University, Wilmington College and Wright State Lake Campus paid a visit to the Ohio Farm Bureau state offices in Columbus to share what their respective groups are doing to carry the important work of Farm Bureau at the college level and to learn how they can continue that work after th…

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Accelerating Broadband Expansion in Ohio 28:23

7M ago28:23

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With the help of funding from the Rural Broadband Expansion Program, more Ohioans are getting connected with high-speed internet. Thanks to efforts from Ohio State Extension, that progress is happening at a faster rate. Learn about an accelerator program helping communities tap into state funding and tap into more reliable internet. Plus, what goes…

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Preparing for Election Day 22:28

8M ago22:28

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With Election Day just around the corner, there are some big decisions to be made at the polls. The Farm Bureau-AGGPAC Election Guide has been created once again to serve as an introduction to the people hoping to earn our trust and vote to be our leaders at the federal, state and local levels. Find out about the process of putting this Election Gu…

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Money Saving Considerations for 2025 Inputs 15:15

8M ago15:15

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As farmers get into the heart of harvest season, they are starting to make their purchasing plans for the 2025 growing season. An expert from Farm Credit Mid-America has some advice for farmers making those decisions and offers some ways to save some money on next year's inputs on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, there is yet another lawsuit ab…

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Emerging Economies and International Trade with Sri Mulyani Indrawati 46:27

8M ago46:27

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In this final episode of the Brettonomics podcast, Nancy Jacklin and her guest, the finance minister of Indonesia, Sri Mulyani Indrawati, have an insightful discussion about how emerging economies view trade and how this affects the Bretton Wood institutions. Sri Mulyani Indrawati has been the finance minister of Indonesia since 2016. From 2010 to …

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The WTO and its History with Alan Wolff 40:18

8M ago40:18

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In this episode, Nancy discusses the history of the WTO and its precursor, the GATT (General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade), with her guest Alan Wolff. This episode also delves into how the WTO has evolved since its creation and the role that emerging economies play within the institution. From 2017 to 2021, Alan Wolff was the deputy director gene…

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Understanding International Trade with Douglas Irwin 25:29

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Nancy Jacklin and her guest for this episode, Douglas Irwin, discuss key concepts related to international trade, such as free trade agreements, subsidies, and the challenges associated with international trade. Douglas Irwin is a professor of economics at Dartmouth College and an expert on the economics of international trade. He previously worked…

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Catching A Soybean Yield Thief 24:02

8M ago24:02

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The Ohio Soybean Council invests in research that provides technologies and information that will increase profit opportunities for Ohio farmers. One of those research projects is to help farmers manage Soybean Cyst Nematode, or SCN, which is the leading cause of soybean yield loss in North America. Hear about the latest SCN research and how farmer…

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What's Next for the Farm Bill 18:07

8M ago18:07

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Time is running out for Congress to pass a modernized farm bill this year. What is the current status of new farm bill work and what are the best and worst case scenarios as the current bill is set to expire? Find out on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus, how much money could you save on your utility bills with Ohio Farm Bureau's Energy Savings P…

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Messy Family Matters and Ohio Electricity's Future 23:10

9M ago23:10

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They say never mix family and business, but sometimes in agriculture that is easier said than done. Family matters can get messy, especially when a new member joins that family. What are they entitled to, how are those details ironed out and why is the process so important? We cover that with Wright and Moore on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast. Plus,…

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Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast Special - 2024 Ohio Drought 41:00

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On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast Special, we cover many aspects of the drought that the majority of Ohio is dealing with, including the programs and assistance available to farmers being impacted by the extremely dry conditions, what the short and long term weather forecasts look like, tips on preventing field fires during harvest season and why ke…

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Do You Know the Carbon Intensity Score of Your Farm? 15:25

9M ago15:25

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Do you know what your Carbon Intensity Score is? Do you know what Carbon Intensity is in the first place? Find out why you should and how knowing your Carbon Intensity Score could be a vital part of your farm's success on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.By Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast

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Grain Inventory Loans and New Energy Resources 29:51

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Grain inventory loans are financial products designed specifically for agribusinesses. They enable farmers to leverage their inventory as collateral for a loan, providing an alternative source of working capital. Find out more about grain inventory loans, as well as how the AgLink program is helping farmers find cheaper money and get an outlook for…

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Harvest Safety Tips and Ag Tech Innovations 18:00

9M ago18:00

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This year's corn and soybean harvest season is just weeks away and just as important to making sure your equipment is ready for the task of long days of grueling work of bringing in the crop, is getting yourself ready for a safe and healthy harvest. Get some tips to keep yourself protected this fall from the Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation and…

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Finding Trade Opportunities for Ohio Soybeans 14:19

9M ago14:19

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There are a lot of exciting things happening right here in Ohio as far as finding demand of soybeans is concerned, but finding customers for Ohio grown soybeans across the globe is always a focus for the Ohio Soybean Council. Some farm visits by trade teams here in the Buckeye State emphasizes the importance of the efforts of selling soybeans on a …

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Healthcare Options Win and Ohio Farmland Loss 23:58

10M ago23:58

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The Ohio Farm Bureau Health Benefits Plan was created to help the agricultural sector and related businesses address the high cost of medical care and promote a healthier Ohio. Hear from one business who uses the plan and is seeing better results for his employees and his bottom-line. Plus, how much farmland has Ohio lost to development and what do…

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All You Need to Know about CAUV 13:51

10M ago13:51

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The Current Agricultural Use Value program, better know as CAUV, was established in 1973 after Ohio Farm Bureau campaigned for a constitutional amendment to have farmland taxed for its agricultural value, rather than its fair market value. The July/August 2024 issue of Ohio Farm Bureau's Our Ohio magazine takes a deeper dive into a program that imp…

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Farm Partnership Legal Planning 10:10

10M ago10:10

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When separations are granted through the legal system, it typically means the end of a marriage. But sometimes those unfortunate circumstances happen between siblings who don't want to work together any longer. Making legal plans before a new farm partnership of any kind starts is the topic of discussion with Wright and Moore for this Ohio Farm Bur…

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Meet the 2024 Golden Owl Award Winner 35:21

10M ago35:21

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Agricultural educators across the country devote countless hours, and often their own resources, to positively impact the lives of their students. Nationwide, along with Ohio Farm Bureau and Ohio FFA recognizes the state’s Ag Educator of the Year with the coveted Golden Owl Award trophy and, along with it, $5,000 in funding to help bring new opport…

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Developing New Markets and New Leaders 25:34

11M ago25:34

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There is a lab right here is Ohio that is equipped to research and develop new products that utilize soy-based feedstocks to solve real world challenges. Find out all about the Airable Research Lab in Delaware, along with how and why it provides research of soy-based materials that are in the early stages of development. Plus, the deadline to sign …

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Big Changes at the Ohio State Fair 16:51

11M ago16:51

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The Ohio State Fair is coming up in just a few weeks. When you get there you will notice quite a few changes this year as the fairgrounds will have some new looks this year, as well as new leadership. Meet the new executive director of the Ohio Expo Center and State Fair and learn how the major renovations are going on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast…