Auglaize, Logan, Mercer, Shelby Farm Bureau

06/12/2026

Ohio Farm Bureau recently testified before the Joint Data Center Committee, sharing members’ concerns about the rapid growth of data centers across the state and the long-term impacts on agriculture and rural communities. Read the full article at ofb.ag/4e3oHIa.

06/10/2026

Did you know rural Ohio hosts earned over $113 million on Airbnb? From glamping to RV sites, Ohio farmers are finding creative ways to diversify their income and invite visitors onto the farm.

Read how they do it (plus vital zoning & legal tips!) at ofb.ag/farm-stays-ohio.

06/10/2026

Thanks Alan for your support of agriculture!

A.G. Boogher and Sons, located in Santa Fe, Ohio, is a family-run operation that has built its reputation around serving local farmers and staying rooted in the community. Owned and operated by Alan Boogher, the business includes a grain elevator, offering grain handling, storage, and marketing serv

06/09/2026

Teachers at the Western Ohio Ag in the Classroom conference today are also learning about animal life cycles, strawberry growth, meat science, and soils. Special thanks to our speakers Bethany Heitkamp from Cooper Farms, Heather Rindler, a Certified Crop Advisor, Ryan McMichael from OSU Extension Mercer County, and Lisa Kahlig and Katelyn Kinsella from Cooper Farms.

06/09/2026

The Western Ohio Ag in the Classroom Teacher Workshop is off to a great start this morning with farm tours of MVP Dairy and a break of were we started a strawberry smoothie business! More to come today with partners Cooper Farms, Mercer County Farm Bureau and MVP Dairy.

06/09/2026

The Growing Tomorrow Grant helps early stage ag businesses make a real difference in farming communities. Supporting young ag entrepreneurs today means stronger farming communities tomorrow. Applications are due July 31, 2026. For more information about the grant or to apply, visit ofb.ag/growingtomorrowgrant2026. The Growing Tomorrow Grant is made possible by the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation and the generous support received from its donors.

06/08/2026

Join the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation for their annual golf outing on June 22! To register or sponsor the event, visit ofbf.org/foundation/golf. The RSVP deadline is Friday, June 12th.

06/06/2026

Labor is one of the biggest challenges facing farms today and getting it right directly impacts your bottom line.

Labor is one of the biggest challenges facing farms today, and getting it right directly impacts your bottom line. 30 am, for a practical conversation on how farms are securing labor through H-2A, where operations run into challenges like housing and compliance, and what it takes to manage crews day to day. Register for the webinar at ofb.ag/4nyCnOk.

06/05/2026

Calling all grassroots members! Want to help show the true value of American agriculture this Fourth of July?

From June 1–7, the American Farm Bureau is hosting its annual Summer Cookout Survey—and we need your eyes in the grocery aisles!

By tracking the costs of 10-person cookout staples (from burger buns and pork chops to strawberries and ice cream), you’ll help fuel a national July 4th campaign. This campaign highlights how affordable U.S. food remains compared to other goods, and how our farmers secure our nation’s food supply.

Head to ofb.ag/summer-cookout-survey to log prices.