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Ohio Farm Bureau Delegates Set Policy Issues
Ohio Ag Connection - 12/10/2019
Water quality efforts, transportation and infrastructure and wildlife management were among the priorities set by delegates at Ohio Farm Bureau's 101st annual meeting.
The approved policies set the direction for the organization's activities in the coming year. A record 381 delegates representing all county Farm Bureaus participated in the debate and discussion.
During the meeting held in Columbus, delegates heard from Governor Mike DeWine on the important role Ohio Farm Bureau had in shaping the direction of the recently unveiled H2Ohio initiative and water quality programs. Members supported incentives for
performing on-farm nutrient management trials that address water quality, along with the ongoing partnerships of statewide conservation efforts, including the newly formed Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative, of which Ohio Farm Bureau is a member.
Efficient transportation is vital to a robust agriculture sector in Ohio, and delegates discussed finding a balance between the need to deliver farm products while maintaining roadways and bridges.
Protections on the farm from wildlife and predators also were considered. Attendees discussed the need for sensible hunting regulations that respect the concerns of farmers, including security of livestock and crops.
Other policy votes addressed property rights, education and permanent daylight savings time.
More than 600 members and guests attended the meeting.
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