Mary Alice Reporting –
Hundreds of Ohio Farm Bureau members gathered in downtown Columbus to meet one-on-one with their state senators and representatives during Ohio Farm Bureau’s annual Ag Day.
Priority issues such as eminent domain reform and additional landowner protections, water quality, a more resilient food system and the expansion of affordable high-speed broadband access were introduced, along with a host of other community issues.
Jack Irvin is vice president of public policy for Ohio Farm Bureau.
“This is an awesome opportunity for our members from all across the state to come together, meet individually with their legislators and just share the importance of farming, share the importance of Ohio agriculture and history with our leaders here in Columbus and show off the power of the grassroots of Ohio Farm Bureau.”
Attendees also took part in a Leadership Panel with members of the 135th General Assembly discussing the future of important agriculture policies currently being considered in Columbus, including property taxes, environmental stewardship, education and workforce development and rural healthcare, among other topics.
For a complete recap of the 2024 Ag Day at the Capital, visit www.OhioFarmBureau.org.
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