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Hear from Ohio Farm Bureau staff experts on a range of topics impacting Ohio farmers and and landowners.
The 2026 Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) update brings lower values in many reappraisal counties and a significant policy win on permanent pasture. Leah Curtis, associate general counsel for Ohio Farm Bureau, joins this Legal with Leah to break it all down and shares what farmers should expect.
A recent meteorite in northeast Ohio has sparked fascination and a few legal questions. If a meteorite lands on private property, who owns it? Can people search for fragments on someone else's land? And what should landowners know about trespassing? On this Legal with Leah, Leah Curtis, associate general counsel for Ohio Farm Bureau discusses these questions and what this rare event can teach us about property rights.
projects, potential impact on farmland when these conversions happen, and Farm Bureau's current litigation efforts on the case.
Plans for data centers continue to pop up around Ohio, and so do the questions that come with them. Leah Curtis, associate general counsel for Ohio Farm Bureau, joins this Legal with Leah to talk about what these centers mean for local communities and how to stay engaged in the development process.
Four property tax reform bills were signed into Ohio law at the end of 2025. On this Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau Associate General Counsel Leah Curtis breaks down the bills and what the changes mean for Ohioans.
House Bill 10 introduced important reform to pesticide application rules in Ohio. On this Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau Associate Genera Counsel Leah Curtis explains why the changes matter for farm families.
In recent years, there has been a new addition to our airspace. And while some may assume it's a bird or a plane, it may actually be a drone flying overhead. These unmanned aerial vehicles and systems can be a great instrument but can also create a nuisance. Leah Curtis, Associate General Counsel for the Ohio Farm Bureau gives an update on the latest policies surrounding drones.
The CAUV or Current Agricultural Use Value program, where farmland is taxed at a rate that reflects its value for agricultural purposes instead of its value as development property, is increasing once again in 2025. For this Legal with Leah, get an update on CAUV values with Ohio Farm Bureau Associate General Counsel Leah Curtis.
Among a myriad of items included in the new state budget for Ohio, there are changes to pesticide licensing laws that Ohio Farm Bureau considers overly burdensome when it comes to the direct impact of Ohio agriculture. In this Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau Associate General Counsel, Leah Curtis discussed these changes and what farmers need to know as they go into effect.ODA Private Applicator Page: https://agri.ohio.gov/divisions/plant-health/pesticides/private
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk with Andrew Margenot from the University of Illinois about his streambank erosion research and its potential attribution of nutrients to our water bodies. This episode is the fifth and final in a series that will discuss legacy phosphorus in Ohio farm fields and tributary systems.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk with Jay Martin and Michael Brooker from The Ohio State University about their field research on high phosphorus level fields and ways to work on assessing and lowering their impact on our water bodies. This episode is the fourth in a series that will discuss legacy phosphorus in Ohio farm fields and tributary systems.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk with Will Osterholz from USDA Agricultural Research Service on edge of field monitoring, old vs. new phosphorus and his thoughts on legacy P. This episode is the third in a series that will discuss legacy phosphorus in Ohio farm fields and tributary systems.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk with Ohio Department of Agriculture Director Brian Baldridge and H2Ohio Engineer Manager Justin McBride about the success and future of H2Ohio and the need for future funding to keep Ohio’s farmers engaged in on-farm conservation. This episode is the first in a series that will discuss legacy phosphorus in Ohio farm fields and tributary systems.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk with Chris Winslow from Ohio Sea Grant and Stone Laboratory about the status of Lake Erie, federal budget cuts, legacy phosphorus and other topics as well. This episode is the second in a series that will discuss legacy phosphorus in Ohio farm fields and tributary systems.
On the Legal with Leah Podcast, CAUV is often discussed as a farmland preservation tool, but there are some other tools in the law that landowners can consider. Ohio Farm Bureau's Associate General Counsel Leah Curtis shared what benefits ag districts can have for landowners.
On this Legal with Leah, Leah Curtis, Associate General Counsel for Ohio Farm Bureau is back yet again, to talk about the Corporate Transparency Act as a new deadline to file has been set.
Farmers may be feeling like they’re on a roller coaster when it comes to Beneficial Ownership Information reporting requirements of the Corporate Transparency Act. A previously reinstated filing requirement has once again been put on hold.Lots of CTA news over the holiday period and lots of conflicting information out there on where things stand, so Leah Curtis, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Associate General Counsel fills us in on this Legal with Leah.
Some breaking news about the Corporate Transparency Act. As you have heard Ohio Farm Bureau’s Associate General Counsel Leah Curtis on the Legal with Leah Podcast, there was a deadline coming soon for most companies to file some information to the Federal Government. Seems that deadline has been eased a bit in light of some recent court decisions.
In 2023, the Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative (OACI) conducted a randomized sampling of crop production fields within the HUC8 Scioto Watershed using a statistical approach to determine what practices are being used by farmers within this watershed to manage water and nutrients in crop year 2022. In this webinar, key findings of the report are unveiled.
Time is running out for thousands of farmers who may face steep fines and possible jail time for failing to file their businesses with the federal government as part of new rules through the Corporate Transparency Act. Ohio Farm Bureau's Associate General Counsel, Leah Curtis has details about the rules and upcoming deadline.
There is yet another lawsuit about the health of Lake Erie and targeting farmers about their role in water quality for the Western Lake Erie Basin. Find out more about the case and why Ohio agriculture groups are getting involved on this Legal with Leah.
What’s happening with CAUV values for those due for an update in 2024? Leah Curtis, policy counsel for Ohio Farm Bureau has the details in this Legal with Leah.
After years of advocacy from Ohio Farm Bureau and its partners, the Ohio Department of Taxation announced that it will address inaccurate woodland calculations in the Current Agricultural Use Value (CAUV) program. As Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Council notes in this Legal with Leah, these changes should result in significant tax savings for many woodland owners.
Ohio Farm Bureau is asking the highest court in the land take on a case to help Ohio landowners. In this Legal with Leah, OFBF Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis has the details of the brief the organization filed in the O'Connor v. Eubanks case.
A new license available to farmers to use in their direct marketing businesses is available. In this Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau's Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis discusses this new license, how it will be helpful to farmers who direct market and how Ohio Farm Bureau was involved in the process.
Its a podcast about podcasting! Whether you are a guest on a podcast or just so happen to host one, that media platform is growing rapidly. At a recent Target Training held in Columbus by American Farm Bureau, participants got some podcasting insights from an Ohio agriculture expert on the topic. Ohio Farm Bureau Organization Director and Stock Talk Podcast host, Trevor Kirkpatrick shares what works for him on this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.
In 2023, the Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative (OACI) conducted a randomized sampling of 433 crop production fields within the HUC8 Sandusky watershed. A statistical approach was implemented to determine what practices are being used by farmers within this watershed to manage water and nutrients in the crop year 2022.In the field survey process, all the cropped fields within the watershed were considered in the randomized selection process regardless of farm and field size. However, only fields that were greater than 20 acres were selected for the survey; the average size of the fields surveyed was 72.7 acres. A trained Soil and Water Conservation District employee interviewed the landowner or farm manager for each field surveyed. The Ohio State University and the Center for Survey Statistics and Methodology at Iowa State University helped in designing the sampling strategy and data analysis.
Under the Corporate Transparency Act, some new paperwork requirements are going to be handed to farmers. Ohio Farm Bureau's Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis talks about what these changes are and what they mean on this edition of Legal with Leah.
A U.S. District Court of Arizona recently vacated critically important crop protection tools and, for now, farmers will not be able XtendiMax, Engenia and Tavium during the 2024 growing season. How will this impact Ohio farmers and what can be done to allow for use of the products that have already been purchased? Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis has the details in this Legal with Leah.
Many Ohioans will be treated to a rare phenomenon this spring when viewing of a total solar eclipse will be viewable for much of the state. On this Legal with Leah, we’re talking with Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis about some of the concerns this might bring up for landowners.
In November, Ohio voters passed Issue 2 by a count of 57% to 43%, which means certain aspects of the legalization of recreational use and cultivation of marijuana will soon go into effect. How will this impact agribusinesses and farm employers? Ohio Farm Bureau's Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis has some answers.
Trespassing is a concern that a lot of farmers and rural landowners unfortunately have to deal with. On this episode of Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau's Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis discusses trespassing laws and the liability that can fall on landowners when people enter their property.
Continuing the conversation about Ohio Farm Bureau's newly updated Landowner Toolkit, we are covering the topic of Boundary Disputes. According to Ohio Farm Bureau's Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis, when property owners may have issues with trees or encroachment on their property, they often turn to Farm Bureau for information.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk to Dr. Stephan Jacquemin, Professor of Biology at Wright State Lake Campus and Theresa Dirksen, Agriculture and Natural Resources Director for Mercer County. We discuss the continued improvement of Grand Lake St. Marys after decades of decline and how the community pulled together to push the lake in the right direction.
What is zoning, what does it regulate and how does someone know if they have zoning in their area? In this Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis, covers those questions and shares that even though there can be zoning in rural areas, there are limitations in the law when it comes to agriculture.
On the previous Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau's Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis talked all about the EPA side of open burning, now we are back to talk about one more aspect of open burning that landowners need to be aware of.
The Ohio Landowner Toolkit, a resource exclusively for Ohio Farm Bureau members, has been updated. Our experts on staff, including Policy Counsel Leah Curtis, providing members with the latest information, guidance and critical information on land ownership, use, and management. For this Legal with Leah, we kick off a series of topics covered in the Toolkit, starting with open burning.
In this Legal with Leah Podcast, Ohio Farm Bureau's Policy Counsel Leah Curtis sheds light on a case from Saskatchewan, Canada, where a farmer must follow through on a $82,000 contract for flax which was confirmed via a text message stream answered by a thumbs-up emoji.
Property taxes are one of the biggest expenses farmers face each year, and the CAUV program saves Ohio farmers millions of dollars each year. Lots of news coming out about those CAUV values this year, so that is the topic covered with Leah Curtis, Policy Counsel with Ohio Farm Bureau for this Legal with Leah.
We continue a series of Legal with Leah Podcasts on the topic of labor. We have covered minimum wage and minors in the workforce. Now we move to overtime laws with Leah Curtis, Policy Counsel for Ohio Farm Bureau. Learn all about the basic laws, exemptions and considerations you should make when it comes to overtime.
As we near the end of summer, farmers may have some high school students or other local kids working for them, but back to school time may mean some different limitations on those employees. On this Legal with Leah Podcast, Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Council Leah Curtis shares what employers need to know about minors in the workforce.
As August 8th inches closer, more Ohioans are starting to pay more attention to Issue 1, which will be on the ballot for the special election. To talk more about the Issue and what is at stake for rural Ohio and Ohio agriculture, Ohio’s Secretary of State, Frank LaRose, joins the Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast.
Throughout history, climate impacts on crop production are notable. Crop yields have been impacted by past weather extremes of droughts and floods. On this Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, learn about climate trends for Ohio over the past century and what future climate conditions Ohio farmers should be prepared for. Plus, get mower safety tips from Ohio BWC and find out the most important things people need to know before they get on a mower.
Everyone is aware of the requirements to pay minimum wage, but there are some exemptions for agriculture that are good to keep in mind if you are a farm employer. On this Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis, covers minimum wage laws and how exemptions are not always what the market requires.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk to Dr. Aaron Wilson, State Climatologist of Ohio, Assistant Professor, Ag Weather and Climate Field Specialist at The Ohio State University and the Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center. We discussed weather for the upcoming growing season, effects of climate changes and much more.
The Supreme Court ruled 9-0 that the EPA went too far with its enforcement of the Clean Water Act, a huge ruling for farmers and landowners that could have a major impact on the Waters of the U.S. Rule. To talk more about it is Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis, for this Legal with Leah.
Direct marketing at farmers markets is a great way to sell your products and connect with your local community and we have seen a booming interest when it comes to selling and buying locally over the past 3 years. On this Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau's Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis fills us in on what we need to know as far as licensing goes for selling at a farmers market or even for goods made and sold from home.
Ohio Farm Bureau and the Union County Farm Bureau have been involved in a court case, Columbia Gas of Ohio v. Bailey Family/Arno Renner Trust, with potential impacts to farmland preservation programs. A long awaited decision in that important eminent domain case came out recently and Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis, breaks in all down in this Legal with Leah.
A second U.S. District Court ruled to halt the 2023 Waters of the United States (WOTUS) Rule. This ruling stops implementation of the rule in 24 states, including Ohio. For this Legal with Leah, Ty Higgins visits with Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis, about what this means for the rule moving forward.
Despite being around since 1975, the Current Ag Use Valuation program, or CAUV, still has some issues that pop up from time to time. On this Legal with Leah, find out about a recent issue that Farm Bureau helped to resolved at the local level. Plus, Leah gives us a heads up on the fast approaching deadline to sign up for CAUV or renew for 2023.
A request by the State of Ohio to transfer certain regulatory responsibilities covering Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations from the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency to the Ohio Department of Agriculture was recently denied by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. Anti-animal agriculture groups claimed this as a win but, in reality as Ohio Farm Bureau policy counsel Leah Curtis lays out in this Legal with Leah, it didn’t change a thing about the livestock permitting process in Ohio.
It's a little unusual, but agricultural issues have been highlights of the opening weeks of the US Supreme Court. First was the Sackett v. US EPA case, which is questioning how we determine when a wetland is covered under the Clean Water Act. Second was a case over whether Proposition 12 in California, which is a ballot measure banning the sale of certain livestock products that are not raised under certain conditions. Ohio Farm Bureau's Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis, discusses what has been said so far in the arguments for both cases and the role Farm Bureau has played in them.
News out of Iowa that a private company has filed to use eminent domain to construct a carbon pipeline has raised lots of questions here in Ohio. In this Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis, talks about the differences in Iowa and Ohio laws and if something like this could happen in the Buckeye State.
Weeds can certainly be annoying and problematic, but noxious weeds could be detrimental to crops and livestock. What are noxious weeds and what are the landowner's responsibility in keeping them controlled? Ohio Farm Bureau's Policy Counsel Leah Curtis covers that on this Legal with Leah.
Ohio Farm Bureau and the Union County Farm Bureau recently filed an amicus brief in a case with potential impacts to farmland preservation programs. In this Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau policy counsel, Leah Curtis, fills us in on Columbia Gas of Ohio v. Bailey Family/Arno Renner Trust.
Ohio Farm Bureau recently filed an amicus brief in the Ohio Supreme Court in an eminent domain case. In this Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis tells us more about Ohio Power v. Burns.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk to Stephanie Singer, Agriculture Outreach Project Manager at The Nature Conservancy about their Farmer Advocates For Conservation Program. The program provides payment to farmers in order to train and do outreach to their local farmers to promote conservation practices.
Can you trim a tree overhanging the property line? Who is liable if a tree from a neighboring property falls and damages your property? In this Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau policy counsel, Leah Curtis, answers the most common questions about Ohio laws regarding trees and property rights.
Sackett v. US EPA is a water case under review by the US Supreme Court. Ohio Farm Bureau recently joined with other state FBs to file an amicus brief with the court. Leah Curtis, policy counsel for Ohio Farm Bureau has the details in this Legal with Leah.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk to Bruce Caldwell, CEO and Founder of 3Bar Biologics about their innovative technology that delivers viable microbes to farmers' fields.
The U.S. Supreme Court will hear a case against California’s Proposition 12 filed by The American Farm Bureau Federation and the National Pork Producers Council. In this Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis, discusses the ramifications Prop 12 has on American agriculture and what the next steps for the case will be.
After the major news of Intel building a massive technology plant in Licking County, “progress” is making its way deeper in rural areas of Ohio. That has spurred some conversations about how future economic development projects will look and some are wondering if eminent domain will play a role in finding the land resources for those projects. For this Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau policy counsel, Leah Curtis, talks about economic development and eminent domain.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk to Ty Higgins, Senior Director of Communications and Media Relations at the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation about the year that was 2021 and a look towards emerging topics of 2022. We were also joined by OFBF Public Policy staff Leah Curtis and Jenna Reese to talk topics in their corner of the farm policy world.
US EPA announced a new policy which requires a more robust review of agri-chemicals in relation to the Endangered Species Act, impacting farmers who had planned on using some Enlist products this year. Why was this policy created? Get answers from Ohio Farm Bureau policy counsel, Leah Curtis.
News of new training requirements for new Commercial Drivers License (CDL) holders has raised questions and concerns about how it impacts farmers. For this Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis, discusses the New Entrant Training program rules and what they mean for agriculture.
What types of firearms are permitted for deer hunting in Ohio? That is a question that Ohio Farm Bureau's policy counsel, Leah Curtis gets asked every year. She answers that in this Legal with Leah with a look back to 2013, when Ohio Farm Bureau passed grassroots policy to support a change to Ohio’s hunting laws.
Ohio Governor Mike DeWine recently signed HB172, fireworks legislation that represents a compromise between the Legislature and the Governor’s office. What's in the bill when it comes to personal firework displays, safety precautions and property owners? Ohio Farm Bureau's policy counsel Leah Curtis covers it all in this Legal with Leah.
As input prices for the 2022 crop production year continue to skyrocket, Ohio Farm Bureau is hearing that some people have had input contracts cancelled or changed due to “force majeure". On this Legal with Leah, find out more about this contract provision and what you need to look for when entering into an agreement.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk with Dr. Jay Martin, Professor of Ecological Engineering, Department of Food, Agricultural & Biological Engineering at The Ohio State University about a couple innovative projects in the Western Lake Erie Basin dealing with nutrient runoff and conservation practice adoption.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk with Mike Thompson and Bryan Randell from Indigo Ag on their carbon programs available for farmers across the state. This episode is the fourth in a series that will help understand the breadth and depth of carbon program options for Ohio farmers.
Who you vote for and who you vote with may be changing as Ohio’s election map gets a refresh through a process called “Redistricting”. For this Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Policy Counsel, Leah Curtis, talks more about the process, how it works and what it means for Ohioans.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk with Aldyen Donnelly, co-founder of Nori Inc. about all things carbon and what programming Nori offers for farmers interested in carbon sequestration. This episode is the third in a series that will help understand the breadth and depth of carbon program options for Ohio farmers.
Honey bees are growing in popularity in Ohio, but what are some things to consider if you are looking to become a beekeeper. In this Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Ty Higgins and policy counsel, Leah Curtis, visit about the basics of beekeeping.
Chances are that as you traverse Ohio’s countryside you have seen signs for The Ohio Scenic Rivers Program. The state currently has 15 designated Wild, Scenic and Recreational rivers comprising 27 stream segments. More than 830 river miles are protected in the Ohio scenic river system, with some new designations being proposed. For this Legal with Leah, learn how the process works with Ohio Farm Bureau's policy counsel, Leah Curtis.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk with Amanda Bahn-Ziegler, Account Manager for Truterra, about their emergence in the carbon space and their TruCarbon program, which has been available for farmers to cash in carbon credits from their farming practices. This episode is the second in a series that will help understand the breadth and depth of carbon program options for Ohio farmers.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, Julia Brown, Communications and Media Relations Manager for the Ohio Soybean Association talks about the quickly emerging carbon market and what farmers need to do to prepare for carbon sequestration programs in their area. This episode is the first in a series that will help understand the breadth and depth of carbon program options for Ohio farmers.
The passage of Ohio's SB 52 made some major changes to the process of developing wind and solar projects in Ohio. For the Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau's policy counsel, Leah Curtis, talks about the consequences of the legislation and what those currently in a lease or thinking about a lease need to know.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk to Dale Arnold, Director, Energy, Utility and Local Government at Ohio Farm Bureau Federation about the growing solar farm movement in Ohio.
According to a survey conducted by the Environmental Law and Policy Center, a group known for targeting livestock agriculture, voters in northwest Ohio say they overwhelmingly favor strong, enforceable regulation of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). Ohio Farm Bureau's Ty Higgins visits with OFBF's senior director of state and national policy, Brandon Kern, about the poll and the misleading tactics that lead to the results.
Proposed legislation in Congress would eliminate stepped-up basis and tax capital gains at death as ways to raise revenue for government spending. These changes would have a major impact on family farms throughout Ohio and across the country. For this Legal with Leah, Ty Higgins discussed the implications of these changes in the tax code with Ohio Farm Bureau’s policy counsel Leah Curtis and shares information about a Farm Bureau Action Alert for members to share how these changes would affect their livelihoods.
WHEN IT COMES TO THE SUCCESS OF A FARM, MUCH OF IT IS DEPENDENT ON A FAMILY STRUCTURE - GENERATION AFTER GENERATION BELIEVING IN THE GROWTH THAT CAN COME FROM WISELY WORKING THE LAND.
BUT, CREATING A FARM FOR THE FUTURE OFTEN REQUIRES TWO THINGS: THE FIRST BEING ADAPTATION AND SECOND, TAKING ADVANTAGE OF OPPORTUNITIES.
ON THIS TO THE BEAT OF AGRICULTURE, YOU'LL GET TO KNOW ONE MAN WHO HAS THOSE TWO THINGS IN MIND. BUT, HAS BUSHELS OF FUN WHILE WORKING INCREDIBLY HARD.
The term “stray voltage” has been used for over 50 years to describe the existence of voltage between two objects that should not, under normal circumstances, have any voltage difference between them. All stray voltage is unintentional and undesirable, yet it is not all that uncommon. In this Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau policy counsel Leah Curtis shares how an Ohio dairy farm, recently impacted by stray voltage, actually found themselves in court because of it.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk to Ben Brown, formally of Ohio State University's CFAES Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics about all things Ohio farm economy. We also wish Ben a hearty farewell as he moves onto another job at the University of Missouri.
The Ohio Department of Job and Family Services says of the almost 1.5 million unemployment claims filed since May of 2020, half were flagged as fraudulent. Why is this happening and what do you do if you are a victim of unemployment fraud? Ohio Farm Bureau's Ty Higgins visits with OFBF's policy counsel Leah Curtis about the issue and how to protect yourself from unemployment fraud.
You could think of the theme of their story as "growth". Just a few years ago, their jobs and family grew. Now, they see growth of their own farm operations and those dreams coming closer.
But, these Young Ag Professionals know that creating an efficient agricultural operation is not a simple task.
An extremely challenging childhood yields a fruitful life for one Tennessee man. That's the story you are about to hear on this segment of To the Beat of Agriculture.
To the Beat of Agriculture is a product of Ohio Farm Bureau (ofbf.org), in partnership with Wessler Media (WesslerMedia.com).
Let's head up to Wayne County, Ohio and visit Rittman Orchards, the same place you'll find Bent Ladder Cider and Wine..
While these family operations are multi-dimensional, the two things they regularly have on tap are determination and dedication.
To the Beat of Agriculture is a product of Ohio Farm Bureau (ofbf.org), in partnership with Wessler Media (WesslerMedia.com).
Today's story involves an Ohio Farm Bureau board member, but more than that, he's a father, husband, businessman and someone who is very legacy-minded.
To the Beat of Agriculture is a product of Ohio Farm Bureau (ofbf.org), in partnership with Wessler Media (WesslerMedia.com).
On this To the Beat of Agriculture podcast, hear how one man's passion for agriculture was planted in him at an early age, but it wasn't until later in life (and with his wife) that is fully bloomed.
To the Beat of Agriculture is a product of Ohio Farm Bureau, in partnership with Wessler Media. Visit them at WesslerMedia.com
There are two words that give almost any farmer and landowner some angst - eminent domain. For this Legal with Leah, Ty Higgins visit with Ohio Farm Bureau policy counsel Leah Curtis about the tradeoffs of eminent domain and what landowners need to know if they find themselves in a lawsuit because of it.
Vaccinations for COVID-19 have begun around the state and the country and every state has its own plan for which groups get the vaccine at what point. What does the rollout for Ohio look like, when will the farm and food sector have access to the vaccine and will there be workplace vaccine requirements? Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis answers these questions on the latest Legal with Leah.
Links referenced in the podcast:
EEOC Guidance - https://www.eeoc.gov/wysk/what-you-should-know-about-covid-19-and-ada-rehabilitation-act-and-other-eeo-laws
CDC Toolkit - https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/toolkits/essential-workers.html
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk to Dr. John Newton, Chief Economist at American Farm Bureau Federation about the latest involving Ag trade, farm profitability and overall future outlook on the farm economy.
Dairy farmers in Ohio and across the country who sold milk to Dean Foods prior to the company’s bankruptcy are now being asked to help Dean Foods’ pay for their debt. Those farmers have received debt settlement letters demanding dairy farmers repay money they made for producing and shipping milk. What should you do if you recieve one of these letters. Ohio Farm Bureau's Policy Counsel Leah Curtis and Ty Higgins discuss the issue on this Legal with Leah.
For this Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau policy counsel, Leah Curtis, and Ty Higgins look at the instances where a landowner could be found liable for a trespassers injuries. Find out more about Intentional Conduct and Attractive Nuisance examples in Part 2 of the Landowner Liability series.
There are quite a few advantages of being a landowner, including tax deductions, returns on the investment, and potential borrowing power. But owning land also comes with some liability. For instance, what if someone gets hurt while trespassing on your property? That's the topic of this Legal with Leah as Ohio Farm Bureau's Ty Higgins visits with OFBF Policy Counsel Leah Curtis.
Thousands of farmers across Ohio and the country planted soybeans this spring with the intention of using the weed killer dicamba to keep those bean fields clean. Then, a court ruled to vacate three brands of the herbicide’s EPA registration and there were some questions about being able to use dicamba at all in 2020.
For this Legal with Leah, we have an update and answers to the many questions that have been swirling around dicamba.
Food supply issues due to COVID-19 has had some consumers worried about what they may not be able to find at the grocery store meat case. That has led to a push to connect with local farmers for meat, putting a strain on local butcher shops. The wait time for freezer meat is a far out from a couple of months to a year. Because of that, home butchering is seeing a renaissance of sorts. Ohio Farm Bureau policy counsel Leah Curtis has some important information for those processing their own meat in this Legal with Leah.
The possibilities of property damage or putting the public in danger are just some important reasons to keep farm animals inside the fence. There can be civil or criminal implications for an animal running at large. Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis covers the ramifications of repeated offenses of livestock escaping the farm in this Legal with Leah.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we have Ty Higgins interviewing Jordan Hoewischer about the H2Ohio program and the Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative Farmer Certification program.
Oil and gas production is still a big business for Ohio. In fact, the state realized an increase in production in the latter part of 2019. But the oil and gas industry, and more specifically the lease agreements that are made within it, have also been the reason for a good amount of litigation.
Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis tackles one of the lawsuits that is getting some attention recently.
For many Ohio drivers, knowing the rules of the road pertains to things like wearing your seat belt, staying below the speed limit or using a turn signal. But there are many rules out there that only apply if you are driving a big rig with a heavy load, as many farmers do. Some of the road rules that were created for those situations literally change with the weather, including the Frost Law. That’s our focus on this Legal with Leah. Leah Curtis is Policy Counsel for Ohio Farm Bureau.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk to Co-Founder of Origin Malt Victor Thorne about their mission to increase barley production to serve Ohio's booming brewing sector. We also sat down with Dr. Laura Lindsey and Greg McGlinch from The Ohio State University to discuss their research efforts on the production and management side of growing barley.
The time change. We do it twice a year, like clockwork. One hour ahead in the spring and one hour back in the fall. It is a painstaking task that, if forgotten, makes up way late for church or way early to ball practice. But just why do we do it and it is still necessary?
For this Legal with Leah, we’ll try to figure it all out. Leah Curtis is Policy Counsel with Ohio Farm Bureau.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk to Dr. Aaron Wilson, Research Scientist for the Byrd Polar & Climate Research Center and Climate Specialist for the College of Food, Agricultural, & Environmental Sciences Extension at The Ohio State University. Dr. Wilson sat down with us to talk about climate and weather research, the disasters of weather years 2018 and 2019 and what to expect in the future for Ohio's climate.
As majestic and harmless as sky lanterns may seem, the come with the possibility of dangerous consequences. In this Legal with Leah, learn about the rules that come with setting off sky lanterns and the options landowners have if damage is caused by them.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk to Ben Brown, Assistant Professor of Professional Practice - Agricultural Risk Management in the College of Food, Agricultural, & Environmental Sciences at The Ohio State University. Ben gives us a rundown on grain marketing, trade with China and many other on-farm marketing decisions.
Get it in writing is good advice, especially when it comes to leasing land. On this episode of Legal with Leah, Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis explains why and what a good lease should look like.
The enrollment period is now open for the Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and the Price Loss Coverage (PLC) programs. But should you sign up your acres for these programs right away, or wait? And what exactly are these "top-up" payments? Ty Higgins visits with American Farm Bureau's Chief Economist Dr. John Newton and Ohio State Ag Economist Ben Brown to find out more about the options farmers have.
With farm equipment on rural roads this fall, farmers should be sure their Slow Moving Vehicle and Speed Identification Symbol signs are properly displayed. Just as important, motorists should know what those signs mean. Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis talks with Joe Cornely about how these signs contribute to road safety.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk to Robert Moore and Kelly Brakefield Moore from Wright & Moore Law Co about estate planning and things to consider when wanting to transition farms and farmland from one generation to the next in the best possible way.
What the agriculture sales tax exemption covers and what it doesn’t, particularly when it comes to motor vehicles, is the topic of conversation for this Legal with Leah. Ty Higgins and Ohio Farm Bureau policy counsel Leah Curtis have the details.
Lately, American farmers have not been given much good news when it comes to trade. American Farm Bureau Chief Economist John Newton tells Ohio Farm Bureau's Ty Higgins that big wins with the USMCA and Japan may get the ball rolling for more bilateral trade deals and could bring positive momentum to the upcoming trade talks with China.
Petitioners in Williams County recently put in a request to force the Board of Elections to place a charter proposal on the Nov. 5 ballot that they say would protect the waters of the Michindoh Aquifer. After being denied numerous times, the request recently headed to the Ohio Supreme Court. Ty Higgins visits with Ohio Farm Bureau's Amy Milam about the latest developments in this case.
For 100 years, people have turned to Ohio Farm Bureau to help them in the legislative arena at the state and national level. More and more, members are relying on Farm Bureau in the legal world as well. Many have asked how they could contribute to these legal actions over the years. In this Legal with Leah, Joe Cornely, Ohio Farm Bureau senior director of communications, visits with Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis about the newly formed legal fund.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk about African Swine Fever with Dr. Paul Sundberg, Executive Director, Swine Health Information Center and Dr. Liz Wagstrom, Chief Veterinarian, National Pork Producers Council The pair, in separate interviews, break down what African Swine Fever is, the effects of ASF on the world's pork supply and what steps the U.S. is taking to ensure our pork industry does not have an outbreak.
In this Legal with Leah, Ty Higgins visit with Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis about the reasons for Ohio's tax hike on gas, how those funds will be used and how our new gas tax compares to other states in the region.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk to Highland County farmer Nathan Brown about the rising topic of farmer mental health and how the pressures of life as a farmer can reach a breaking point at times. We also talk about the cover crop field day he is hosting at his farm to raise awareness and educate farmers on the benefits of cover crops.
Some aspects of the new two-year state budget will better protect farmers from nuisance lawsuits. Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis visits with Ty Higgins, Ohio Farm Bureau director of media relations, about the language included in the budget and its importance to agriculture.
As details are released about Ohio's new 2 -year, $69 billion budget, you will be hearing a lot about a 4% state income tax cut, 21 being the new age to buy tobacco or vaping products, and a new presidential primary date. But what’s in this budget for agriculture. In this podcast, Ty Higgins gets those details from Ohio Farm Bureau's Directors of State Policy, Tony Seegers and Jenna Beadle and Policy Counsel Leah Curtis.
With the lagging planting season across Ohio, many fields that should be filled lush green corn and soybeans are instead brown and overtaken by weeds. Thanks to a new $4 million NRCS program, many of those acres will be incentivized by planting a cover crop, including corn and soybeans. Ty Higgins gets all of the details from state Conservationist Terry Cosby in this Ohio Farm Bureau podcast.
If you were unable to plant, is your CAUV designation at risk? Farm Bureau policy counsel Leah Curtis explains the law and what you should do. Plus, an update on the decline in farmland taxes.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk to Michael Leach, freelance gardening writer about the overall status of gardening and tips on how the grow something green on your piece of land.
The number of Prevent Plant acres in Ohio will be historic after a devastatingly wet spring. Just how record-breaking will the numbers be in 2019 and what implications will they have for the short and long term for farmers and consumers in Ohio? Ohio Farm Bureau's Ty Higgins and Jimmy Stickley visit with Dr. Carl Zulauf, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Agricultural, Environmental and Development Economics with The Ohio State University about Prevent Plant, MFP2 and new forage and grazing rules in this podcast.
After meeting with farmers in the most impacted areas of the state and after collecting cropping data, gathering planting history and taking photos of the wide-ranging acres of unplanted fields, Ohio FSA has officially requested USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue to make Disaster Declarations for Fulton, Henry and Lucas Counties. Ty Higgins has more with Ohio Farm Bureau's senior director of state and national affairs, Jack Irvin.
It is true that a big chunk of the Midwest has struggled to get the 2019 corn and soybean crops planted in a timely fashion, but none more so than northwest Ohio. Ty Higgins visited with Ohio Farm Bureau's senior director of state and national affairs, Jack Irvin and OFBF organization director for Defiance, Henry, Fulton and Williams Counties, Roy Norman about the lack of planting happening in that part of the state and what area farmers need to know as they made important decisions moving forward.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk to Dr. Leah Dorman, Director, Food Integrity & Consumer Engagement at Phibro Animal Health Corporation about her role in the animal health world as a veterinarian and other topics including hormones, antibiotic use and much more.
Adding to the frustration of a late planting season is the uncertainty of what decisions need to be made in order for farmers to have the least damaging financial impact due to negative situations including wet weather and trade wars. Ty Higgins visits with Ben Brown, manager of Ohio State's Farm Management Program and Jason Williamson from Williamson Insurance in northwest Ohio.
If you’re hiring kids to work on the farm this summer, there are a number of rules you need to follow. Farm Bureau policy counsel Leah Curtis runs it all down.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk to Aaron Heilers, project manager for the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms Network about his work showcasing water quality and nutrient management practices at 3 demo farms in Northwest Ohio and how people can come visit and tour each farm in the near future.
There have been many developments on the Lake Erie Bill of Rights (LEBOR) front since the law was passed by Toledo voters. In the latest Legal with Leah, Ty Higgins visits with Ohio Farm Bureau's Policy Council Leah Curtis about the actions being taken by both sides of the issue and why farmers should keep up with LEBOR updates, whether they live in the watershed or not.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk with Dan Durheim and Shawnda Vega from Nationwide Insurance to discuss their relationship with Ohio Farm Bureau and Ohio farmers as the #1 agricultural insurer in the state.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk with Dr. Kevin King from USDA Agriculture Research Service about his Edge of Field Monitoring program which serves as the backbone of scientific information for most nutrient and soil management decisions in the Midwest.
Toledo voters will soon decide whether farmers can be sued by Lake Erie. In this update of the Lake Erie Bill of rights on Legal with Leah, Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis says the court has ruled the measure can be voted on later this month.
You could be sued….. by Lake Erie. Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis explains the scary consequences of the proposed Lake Erie Bill of Rights on Legal With Leah.
On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer we talk with economist John Newton from American Farm Bureau about the overall farm economy.
If you’re selling foods from your home kitchen, there are some state regulations you should know about. Farm Bureau policy counsel Leah Curtis helps keep you legal on this episode of Legal with Leah.
In the latest episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Director of Water Quality and Research talks with a representative from our neighbors up north Laura Campbell about a number of issues, including water quality. Campbell manages the agricultural ecology department for Michigan Farm Bureau.
Lots of folks say they’re confused about how to make an informed vote for judges. Farm Bureau policy counsel Leah Curtis says that’s not good, and tells us how to fix it.
In the latest episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Director of Water Quality and Research steers from those topics as he talks with Marissa Mulligan, Policy Outreach Fellow for the Ohio Farm Bureau, about an epidemic many in Ohio are drowning in – the opioid crisis.
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Two wins on the legal front for farmers who faced potentially troubling rulings dealing with agriculture and water quality. Farm Bureau policy counsel Leah Curtis shares the good news.
On this episode of Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau’s first engagement with the Supreme Court of the United States was a special opportunity. Policy Counsel Leah Curtis shares the experience with us.
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For the first time ever, Ohio Farm Bureau is engaged in a case before the Supreme Court of the United States. Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis explains.
Every five years or so, congress writes a new Farm Bill. It impacts food supply and prices, rural economies and of course the livelihoods of America’s farmers and ranchers. Both the house and senate have passed their versions of the latest Farm Bill, and it’s now in conference. There are a number of Ohioans serving on that conference committee, and today we’ll hear from two of them. Senator Sherrod Brown and Congressman Bob Gibbs. What’s in the farm bill? Why should everyone care? Today, on Town Hall Ohio.
On this edition of Field Day, Jordan Hoewischer talks with Jessica D'Ambrosio, Western Lake Erie Basin agriculture project director for The Nature Conservancy, the largest conservation organization in the world. D'Ambrosio says The Nature Conservancy is always looking for strategies and work that can be applied across a greater landscape so not just good enough for Ohio or the Western Lake Erie Basin but also programs, practices, strategies that can be adopted all over to help everyone facing these issues.
A North Carolina judge has awarded rural residents millions of dollars because nearby hog farms smell, attract flies and increase truck traffic. Can that happen in Ohio? Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis has some answers.
New, lower CAUV valuations will be applied this year in 24 Ohio counties. Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis talks about what this means and how it came to be.
NOAA and its research partners predict that western Lake Erie will experience a harmful algal bloom (HAB) of cyanobacteria this summer that is smaller than in 2017 but larger than the mild bloom in 2016. Dr. Larry Antosch, Ohio Farm Bureau senior director, policy development and environmental policy, gives his analysis of the forecast. (OFBFGP)
Gov. John Kasich issued an executive order that could place greater than 2 million acres under new regulations established by a Watershed in Distress designation for eight separate watersheds in the Maumee River Basin. Ohio Farm Bureau Senior Director Policy Outreach Brandon Kern and Senior Director, State and National Policy Jack Irvin who give insight into what Kasich's order means for Ohio farmers and what actions Ohio Farm Bureau is taking. (OFBFGP)
On the latest edition of Field Day, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Director of Water Quality and Research Jordan Hoewischer talks with Dr. Larry Antosch, senior director, policy development and environmental policy for Ohio Farm Bureau. Antosch gives an overview of the landscape of water quality in Ohio and sets the stage for future updates on what is going on in terms of the health of Lake Erie, nutrient loading, and laws and regulations in place.
Farm employers should be aware of updates to the Worker Protection Standards rules. Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis explains who has to do what.
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 the Statehouse News Bureau are with us to share some insights into Tuesday’s primary and a variety of other issues being addressed by our elected officials.
On the latest edition of Field Day, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Director of Water Quality and Research Jordan Hoewischer talks with Dale Arnold, director of energy, utility and local government policy for Ohio Farm Bureau. Solar leases, pipeline projects, wind energy and all things energy-related across the state are discussed in this episode.
If you plan to sell food direct to consumers, you should know about Ohio laws that spell out the rules. Farm Bureau policy counsel Leah Curtis explains.
On the 5th episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk farm economy and federal tax reform with OSU Extension's Barry Ward and Jack Irvin, OFBF senior director of state and national policy.
Times are tough for our dairy farmers. We know our members are facing steep challenges in the market, including contract cancellations, low prices and falling consumer demand. Ohio Farm Bureau President Frank Burkett III recently talked about the issue with OFBF's Joe Cornely. (OFBFGP)
In the latest edition of Field Day, Ohio Farm Bureau’s Director of Water Quality and Research Jordan Hoewischer talks with Dr. Robyn Wilson, associate professor of risk analysis and decision science at Ohio State University. Wilson's research includes studying decisions based on patterns of human behavior and involves the science of agricultural decision-making in the Western Lake Erie Basin. Wilson grew up on a farm in northwest Ohio, where the family farm is still in operation.
This is a 4-minute audio story with Tadd Nicholson, executive director of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association. He talks about the importance of exports, why the North American Free Trade Agreement matters and the local impact of NAFTA.
Ohio Farm Bureau’s Director of Water Quality and Research Jordan Hoewischer talks with John Fulton, associate professor at Ohio State University. Fulton’s research areas include precision agriculture and machinery automation technology
An update on Commercial Drivers Licenses, and potential changes coming for those who have their CDL: Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis has the latest.
Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer is an ongoing series of conversations with industry experts and leaders who are helping to shape and secure the future of Ohio's ag industry for generations to come.
Landowners have immunity (mostly) from suits brought by recreational users of property. Leah Curtis, Farm Bureau’s legal counsel, has details.
The recent CAUV reforms more accurately value land in conservation, but some landowners need to get with their county auditor to take advantage of the changes. Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis explains.
Farmers may soon be subject to federal air emissions reporting requirements. Farm Bureau policy counsel Leah Curtis covers all the details on a pending Nov. 15 deadline.
If enacted poorly, county charter governments could hurt Ohio agriculture. A recent Ohio Supreme Court ruling drew heavily on Ohio Farm Bureau’s views on the issue. Policy Counsel Leah Curtis has the story.
Senator Sherrod Brown talked with Ohio Farm Bureau about the farm bill, Lake Erie, tax reform and NAFTA renegotiation. Interview runs 4:57.
Can pipeline companies take your land via eminent domain? OFBF policy counsel Leah Curtis says there’s no one answer and there’s still some legal uncertainty. And she tells you where to turn for help.
While the benefits of Ohio’s oil and gas boom are many, so too are the problems facing landowners who are dealing with pipeline companies. What Farm Bureau is doing on behalf of its members and steps landowners should take are subjects covered by OFBF policy counsel Leah Curtis.
CAUV reform is now a reality. OFBF policy counsel Leah Curtis explains the improvements and how Farm Bureau members made it happen.
Ohio has some specific rules and regulations regarding open burning. What you can burn and where are some of the insights shared by Leah Curtis, Ohio’s policy counsel.
Things can go wrong during pesticide applications. What recourse do neighboring property owners have if damage is done? Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis reviews the law, and has suggestions for producers of sensitive crops.
The Des Moines Water Works suit against upstream farmers gets shut down, and WOTUS likely will look a lot different, in a good way, under President Trump’s EPA. Farm Bureau policy counsel Leah Curtis has the updated news.
Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown sat down with Secretary of Agriculture nominee Sonny Perdue to discuss Midwest agriculture, bipartisanship in agriculture and the upcoming farm bill. Brown recaps that meeting with Ohio Farm Bureau's Joe Cornely and shares whether he intends to vote to confirm Perdue's nomination.
Des Moines, Iowa’s water division has been told it can’t collect monetary damages from upstream water districts, but still pending is the legal fight over whether farms and watersheds can be designated point sources of pollution. Farm Bureau law director Leah Curtis has the latest.
Farmers who provide temporary housing to migrant workers will have some new rules to comply with in 2017. Leah Curtis, Farm Bureau’s director of agricultural law, reminds farmers to check the details when the Department of Health sends your application packet.
Landowners who may have sold their surface property but kept the underlying mineral rights should know about a new Ohio Supreme Court ruling. OFBF director of ag law Leah Curtis covers dormant mineral rights on this Legal with Leah.
Welcome to #WaterWednesday! Once a month we will share one of our many impactful water quality projects around the state. Today’s project is the Blanchard River Demonstrations Farms Network. The demo farms are a trio of farms in partnership between OFBF and USDA-NRCS to demonstration and showcase leading edge conservation practices to improve Great Lakes water quality. The farms will be open periodically for farmers, local residents, legislators and media members to get an up-close took at what farmers are doing to project water quality. See more at ofbf.org.
It may not be a great idea (think jail) to take a selfie with your completed election ballot. Farm Bureau law director Leah Curtis explains.
What farm jobs can kids do or not do? Leah Curtis, OFBF’s director of ag law runs down the U.S. Department of Labor’s youth laws. To read more visit https://www.dol.gov/whd/AG/ag_pocket_guide.pdf.
There’s a new, higher cap on the value of claims you can make in small claims court. OFBF ag law director Leah Curtis explains how the court works, how you can use it and how you can’t.
For a guide on using the court, visit www.ohiojudges.org/Document.ashx?DocGuid=7ccff07a-9c2c-4671-b10f-845072444576
In four Ohio counties, voters could be asked to radically change their governance structure in ways that would be bad for citizens and especially bad for farmers. OFBF law director Leah Curtis explains what’s going on and what Farm Bureau is doing about it.
Drug abuse is a growing problem in rural areas of Ohio. United States Sen. Rob Portman spoke about the recently passed Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act and Farm Bureau’s leadership on attacking the problem.
The Federal Aviation Administration has issued new regulations on the use of drones. What you can and can’t do is determined largely by whether you’re using your drone for work or for fun. Ohio Farm Bureau’s Ag Law Director Leah Curtis has the details.
Who can operate a drone for what purposes? Farm Bureau ag law director Leah Curtis explains that as of yet most drone laws are unclear. One thing’s for sure: You can’t use your neighbor’s drone for target practice!
Ohio’s system of taxing farmland continues to be a good deal for farmers and their local communities, but tax bills are going higher. Leah and Joe answer your questions about Current Agricultural Use Valuation.
What to do about an obnoxious neighbor with noxious weeds? Farm Bureau ag law director Leah Curtis has the answers for rural landowners.
American Farm Bureau is buying stock in major food companies in order to speak directly to shareholders. Sarah Brown Dirkes of AFBF talks to Joe Cornely.
Ohio governor and presidential candidate John Kasich has received the Ohio Farm Bureau Agriculture For Good Government PAC "Friend of Agriculture" recognition. State Senator and Ohio Farm Bureau past president Bob Peterson has been travelling America and speaking on behalf of the Kasich campaign.
Peterson sat down with Ohio Farm Bureau's Joe Cornely to give an insider's view of a presidential campaign and explain why he believes Gov. Kasich is deserving of your vote in the March 15th primary.
Who can take your property and under what circumstances? Farm Bureau’s Leah Curtis explains the ins and outs of the power of eminent domain. (And yes, she covers how The Donald tried to take a little old lady’s house.)
Does the ag sales tax exemption apply to ATVs and utilities vehicles? Ohio Farm Bureau Director of Ag Law Leah Curtis definitively says: "sometimes." Learn about when these vehicles qualify, and for whom, in this latest Legal with Leah.
There’s a difference between being ticketed and being sued if you’re involved with an equipment accident on the road. Learn more, plus road rules and what to do if you’re in an accident from Farm Bureau’s Leah Curtis.
What recourse do farmers have if they dispute their test results from the elevator? Farm Bureau’s ag law director Leah Curtis and Joe Cornely talk about the options.
Grain bins can no longer be taxed as real property, which might save you some money. Farm Bureau law director Leah Curtis talks with Joe Cornely about the recent court ruling at its implications.
Can you hack away at the neighbor’s bothersome tree? What if it falls on your property? Can utility companies trim your trees? Farm Bureau’s ag law director Leah Curtis and Joe Cornely talk tree law.
What does the law say about your land projects that impact someone else’s drainage, or about when theirs affects you? OFBF director of ag law and Joe Cornely discuss “reasonable use” standards, petition ditch law and other drainage topics.
If good fences make good neighbors, good fence laws are at least equally important. Leah and Joe talk about Ohio’s line fence laws: who’s responsible for what, how to handle disputes and more.
Ohio Farm Bureau priority issues have been addressed in both the House and Senate versions of the state budget bills. Today, the Ohio Senate passed its version of the budget which will now be sent on to conference committee, to iron out differences with the House version. In this audio clip Brandon Kern, Ohio Farm Bureau director of state policy, discusses Farm Bureau priorities in the budget bills, what will happen with the two versions of the budget bill and that Farm Bureau members should always continue to let their legislators and elected officials know how important these agricultural issues are.
Paul Harrison, Ohio Farm Bureau state trustee from Fostoria, recently spoke at a county Farm Bureau membership kick-off meeting and talked about the importance of CAUV. Paul spells out the tax savings a landowner receives and why beneficiaries of CAUV should be Farm Bureau members.
Ohio Farm Bureau Director of Legal Education Leah Curtis defines the Current Agricultural Use Valuation (CAUV) program; why those with land enrolled in CAUV may notice varying increases in the valuation, and their taxes; and shares how Ohio Farm Bureau members can register for a Feb. 27 web meeting on this topic in this interview with Communications Specialist Chip Nelson.
Learn more about the Feb. 27 CAUV web meeting for Ohio Farm Bureau members at http://ofb.ag/227webmtg