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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.

In this festive edition of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, hosts Matt Reese and Dusty Sonnenberg bring holiday cheer and valuable insights from Larry Davis and Elizabeth Long of Ag Resource Management (ARM). As an added bonus, it's the annual Christmas Sweater Day - so a bit of a festive flair is brought to the podcast! Interviews: Dale Minyo and Jamie Brown - GrowNextGen Teacher of the Year: Jamie Brown is the GrowNextGen Teacher of the Year from Miami East. Dusty and Leah Curtis - OFBF Policy Council: Dusty chats with Leah about CAUV (Current Agricultural Use Value) and Property Taxes. Dusty and Jordan Hoewischer - OFBF Director of Water Quality and Research: Dive into a discussion at the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation as the two explore topics such as H2Ohio and the Ohio Agriculture Conservation Initiative (OACI), shedding light on water quality and conservation efforts in the state. Special Christmas Message: Stay tuned until the very end as Matt Reese shares a special Christmas message, wrapping up the episode with holiday warmth and good wishes. Intro and Holiday Sweater Showdown 0:00.000 Jamie Brown, the GrowNextGen Teacher of the Year 2:59.225 Leah Curtis, Policy Council for OFBF 10:45.951 Jordan Hoewischer, Director of Water Quality and Research at OFBF 15:14.202 Main Conversatio with Larry Davis and Elizabeth Long from ARM 22:03.096 Special Christmas Story 37:01.484

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, host Matt Reese of Ohio's Country Journal talks with Dan Armitage who is a freelance outdoor writer and author. Dan is a columnist for the Ohio Country Journal. He talks about deer season and an all encompassing update around the state of Ohio.       More in this week's podcast:    Lindy McLaughlin and Evan Hahn, Farm Credit Mid-America: Dale talks to them about the Stock the Trailer Program through the country fair season.  Bill Patterson, Ohio Farm Bureau President: Dusty talks with Bill to get an update about the recent Farm Bureau Annual Meeting Jack Irvin, Ohio Farm Bureau Vice President of Public Policy: Talks with Dusty about the recent Farm Bureau Annual Meeting including updates on policy. Elizabeth Hawkins, Ohio State University Extension: Elizabeth works as a field specialist in agronomic systems and she talks with Dusty about how weather patterns are changing in framing and how precision agriculture can help this new challenge.     Intro 0:00 Lindy McLaughlin and Evan Hahn 3:43 Bill Patterson 21:02 Jack Irvin 24:50 Elizabeth Hawkins 28:58 Main Conversation, Dan Armitage 32:30

In this episode of the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, hosts Matt Reese of Ohio's Country Journal and Dusty Sonnenburg of Ohio Ag Net talk with Michael Bailey, Vice President of Strategic Partnership at Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. Bailey shares about labor issues that are happening in the agriculture sector everyday. He shares Ohio Farm Bureau's efforts in helping to bring light to and reduce this ongoing challenge in American agriculture.   More in this week's podcast:   Arthur Erickson, Hylio: Erickson is the CEO of Hylio and he talks with Dusty about drone technology in relation to the future of agriculture.   Meat Export Trade Mission: Two Ohio agriculturists recently went to Korea with the Meat Export Federation. They talk with Matt about their conversations in Korea around Ohio's Beef and Grain industries. Devin Dye: Dye talks with Matt about real estate and the sale of farm land. Lisa Mitchell, Gerald Grain: She talks with Matt about the pieces of grain in relation to storage this fall.  Intro 0:00 Arthur Erickson 9:12 Meat Export Trade Mission 13 Devin Dye 2:33 Lisa Mitchell 12:05 Main Conversation, Michael Bailey 22:13

Host Big Dan Wilson is joined by Leah Curtis Policy Counsel & Sr. Director of Member Engagement for the Ohio Farm Bureau to discuss the recent US Supreme Court ruling against the EPA regarding WOTUS - Waters of the United States.

Host Big Dan Wilson is at the 104th Annual Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Annual Meeting from Columbus, Ohio and is joined by Bill Patterson, President of the OFBF; Stephan Shehy, Director of State Policy and Brandon Kern, Senior Director of State & National Policy. 

In December 2021, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack requested that the dairy industry “get in a room” and work collaboratively to build consensus and find solutions to Federal Milk Marketing Order shortfalls. He specified that “the only way this works for the industry is to do the hard job of listening to one another.” In response to his request, the American Farm Bureau Federation is hosting an industry-wide dairy conference to discuss dairy pricing and meaningful changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. Find out more about the Forum on this Our Ohio Weekly. 00:00 - American Farm Bureau is giving the dairy industry a chance to talk about pricing and meaningful changes to the Federal Milk Marketing Order system. The Forum will be held on October 14th-16th in Kansas City. AFBF economist Danny Munch shares the details. 16:50 - Ohio Farm Bureau recently filed two amicus briefs in prominent court cases. One being Ohio Power v. Burns case, an eminent domain case at the Supreme Court level here in the Buckeye State and the other being Columbia Gas of Ohio v. Bailey Family/Arno Renner Trust. Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis shares more about OFBF's involvement. 23:50 - This week's “To the Beat of Agriculture” brings up to a Groveport farm that is home to a growing goat yoga operator (amongst other things). But more than that, Harrison Farm is about planting seeds of perseverance that will sprout when the time comes. 32:20 - Farm Credit Mid-America's Growing Forward program for young, beginning and small farmers plays a critical role in the shared purpose to secure the future of rural communities and agriculture. Farm Credit Mid-America's Hilary Poulson shares how the program provides this important segment of customers with access to sound and constructive credit through individualized programs and products. 42:20 - Over the next few weeks, Allen and Van Wert County Farm Bureaus will be inviting kids of all ages to channel their “inner farmer” and drive a tractor on the fairgrounds track. Organization Director Jessica Vandenbroek has all of the info on Kids Dream Days.

Matt, Kolt, and Dusty catch up with Jordan Hoewischer of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation to discuss water quality within Ohio's bodies of water. Dale chats with Mike Steenhoek, Executive Director of the Soy Transportation Coalition, to discuss the Senate infrastructure bill passage. All this and more thanks to AgriGold!

According to Ohio State's College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, nearly 31% of Ohio or over 8 million acres of the state is under forest cover. Almost 6 million of those acres are held by some 336,000 nonindustrial private landowners. If you are one of those owners, you probably already know that properly managing your woodland improves forest health, aesthetics, and wildlife habitat. It also provides soil stabilization, clean water, self-satisfaction, and a potential source of income. On this week's Our Ohio Weekly, we discover more about Ohio's timber industry. 00:00 - John Kehn, Northern Service Forestry Coordinator, Division of Forestry at the Ohio Department of Natural Resources gives an overview of Ohio's timber industry. 16:50 - Ohio Department of Natural Resources' John Kehn talks about the education needed when it comes to timber and the efforts being made on that front. 23:50 - Wyandot County pig farmer Randy Brown has been farming for over 40 years and his efforts on his farm and in the industry were recently recognized. Hear his story “To the Beat of Agriculture.” 32:20 - The Farm Science Review is back in person this year. Adam Carney, senior director of membership sales and marketing with Ohio Farm Bureau, gives a preview of what is happening in OFBF's barn this year at FSR. 42:20 - Kelly Burns, executive director of the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation, talks about the Youth Pathways to Careers on Agriculture grant program and its mission to introduce and train students for high-demand jobs in the farm and food sector.

Technology for solar energy has come a long way over the past 10 years and, as a result, solar development projects are increasing across Ohio at a rapid rate. But with this recent boom in solar comes questions and concerns for farmers and landowners. What should you be aware of when signing a lease, what role does the government play, how will new solar projects impact land use, real estate values and nearby communities? Ironically energy that uses light is becoming a heavy topic in Ohio and we will cover it all on this Our Ohio Weekly. 00:00 - Dale Arnold, director of energy policy with Ohio Farm Bureau and OFBF's senior director of state and national policy, Brandon Kern, talk about the development of solar energy projects across the state and how the process of starting a project may be changing. 23:50 - Meet the newly elected Ohio Farm Bureau state trustee, Danielle Burch, "To the Beat of Agriculture". 32:20 - Ohio Farm Bureau's director of water quality and research, Jordan Hoewischer, talks about the Ohio Nutrient Management Record Keeper or ONMRK app and how it is helping farmers with nutrient applications. 42:20 - Belmont County Farm Bureau will be filling backpacks for local kids in need again this month. Board member Devin Cain has all of the details and how volunteers can get involved.

While farmers are always open to new climate-smart practices and technology to reduce emissions levels, they could play an even larger role in the future to help achieve climate goals by adopting voluntary practices to offset Greenhouse Gas emissions, such as trapping carbon in the soil through increased conservation cover and reduced tillage. On this Our Ohio Weekly learn about the developing carbon markets for farmers. The questions, the challenges and the opportunities. 00:00 - American Farm Bureau's director of congressional relations, Andrew Walmsley and AFBF Shelby Swain Myers discuss the emerging markets for sustainability and carbon credits. 23:50 - "To the Beat of Agriculture", meet the new President of the American Sheep Industry and Ohio sheep farmer, Susan Schulz. 32:20 - American Farm Bureau's director of congressional relations, Andrew Walmsley and AFBF Shelby Swain Myers talk about the revenue potential in the carbon market. 42:20 - The application deadline for Ohio Farm Bureau's Young Ag Professional's Outstanding Young Farmer and Excellence in Ag awards is quickly approaching on June 11. OFBF's Kelsey Turner talks about the qualifications to apply and the prizes offered to this year's winners.

Ohio Farm Bureau has new leadership. Former president Frank Burkett left the OFBF board and was elected to the Nationwide board of directors shortly thereafter. Ohio Farm Bureau founded the Farm Bureau Mutual Automobile Insurance Company in 1926, which later became Nationwide. Burkett’s selection to the Nationwide board demonstrates the company’s continued deep connections to the ag industry. On this Our Ohio Weekly, meet newly elected president, Bill Patterson, and learn about his vision and goals in his new Ohio Farm Bureau role. 00:00 - New Ohio Farm Bureau president Bill Patterson talks about the challenges and goals his organization has in 2021 and beyond. 16:50 - Jack Irvin, vice president of public policy with Ohio Farm Bureau shares how proposed legislation in Congress would tax capital gains at death and eliminate stepped-up basis as a way to raise revenue for government spending, causing Farm Bureau to issue an Action Alert to our members. 23:50 - "To the Beat of Agriculture", visit one Perry County farm run by a duo that's not afraid of taking on a challenge. Dr. Tom and Suzie Turner's 215 acre shorthorn operation was built on a reclaimed silica mine. 32:20 - Ohio Farm Bureau’s director of state policy, Jenna Reese, gives an update on rural broadband efforts to connect all Ohioans. 42:20 - Shana Angel, Mineral City Watershed Program Assistant for Rural Action shares how an Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation grant led the way for a new program that helps farmers prevent nutrient and sediment loss.

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.

According to the National Safety Council, 1 in 4 car crashes are due to mobile phone usage while driving, while the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that 4.2% of drivers are distracted at any given time between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. Add to that that studies show that 41% of car trips between those hours in 2019, involved significant cell phone distractions. The Hands-Free Ohio bill, which revises Ohio’s law relative to distracted driving, will soon be introduced in the Ohio House. On this Our Ohio Weekly, learn more about the issue and what lawmakers are hoping to do about it. 00:00 - Chad Wilson, Associate Vice President, Office of Government Relations with Nationwide talks about Hands-Free Ohio and why the initiative is so important. 16:50 - Brandon Kern, senior director of state and national policy with Ohio Farm Bureau talks about Stepped-Up Basis, how it would work in President Biden's tax plan and what farm families should be aware of. 23:50 - You might know Ohio farmer Cory Atley from his role on the ag reality show Corn Warriors. Learn more about him "To the Beat of Agriculture". 32:20 - Ohio Farm Bureau’s Director of Livestock Policy, Roger High, played a key part to putting county fair guidance together for 2021 and he shares what those guidelines mean for county fairs this year. 42:20 - Ohio Farm Bureau member benefits continue to save members a lot of money. John Marihugh, OFBF senior director of partnerships and member services, gives the 2020 stats and talks about some new member benefits for 2021.

From the food supply chain to rural broadband, regulatory reform to energy solutions, there is a lot on the plate of Ohio Farm Bureau as the organization advocates for the best interests of farmers and rural communities in Ohio. But don’t worry, there is a plan for solving those issues and many more. On this Our Ohio Weekly, learn all about Farm Bureau’s Ohio Agriculture and Rural Communities Action Plan and how that plan is being put into place at the local, state and national levels. 00:00 - Adam Sharp, executive vice president of Ohio Farm Bureau and OFBF’s senior director of state and national policy, Brandon Kern talk about some of their organization's policy issues for 2021. 23:50 - "To the Beat of Agriculture", meet a farmer who had a lucrative career outside of agriculture, but couldn't resist the pull for he and his wife to get back home . 32:20 - Ohio Farm Bureau’s Policy Counsel Leah Curtis talks about a recent win in an eminent domain case. 42:20 -Ivory Harlow, organization director for Ross County Farm Bureau, shares the success story of their M.A.D.E. on the Farm event helping area youth stay drug free.

Host Dan Wilson welcomes Frank Burkett, President the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation as they discuss Ag Week an annual event that sets the tone for OFBF policy work. Topics include property rights, broadband access to our rural communities, water quality and more.

With a new administration in the White House, comes a new cabinet of leaders in all major departments of the U.S., including Transportation, Health and Human Services, the Environmental Protection Agency and Agriculture. The man tapped to lead the farm and food sector has some experience in that area. Tom Vilsack actually served as the Secretary of Agriculture under the Obama Administration. On this Our Ohio Weekly, hear some of Secretary Vilsack’s ideas for his return to USDA and learn about a 2020 success story in the work of the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation. 00:00 - Secretary Tom Vilsack talks about water quality and diversifying America's food supply system and Mike Townsley, chairman of Bob Evans Farms/Post Refrigerated Retail shares about his involvement on the Ohio Farm Bureau Foundation Board. 16:50 - OFBF Foundation Executive Director Kelly Burns talks about the successes of 2020 and some scholarship opportunities. 23:50 - New Foundation Board member, Jenna Gregorich, tells her story of being the first in her family involved in farming "To the Beat of Agriculture". 32:20 - Ohio Farm Bureau Ag Week kicks off Monday and OFBF's Jenna Reese has all of the details. 42:20 - Ohio Treasurer Robert Sprague shares information about the AgLINK program, giving farmers a discounted interest rate for operating expenses.

We have finally turned the calendar to 2021 and although the challenges from the COVID-19 pandemic all still with us, this new year will be a time to look back at those challenges and make changes that will alleviate the problems we faced should something like a global pandemic ever happen again. One of those challenges on the minds of Ohio Farm Bureau and its members has to do with the food supply system, which saw issues on both the production and processing sides in 2020. On the next Our Ohio Weekly, hear about lessons learned and steps being taken to prevent a repeat. 00:00 - Dr. Dennis Summers, Asst. State Veterinarian with the Ohio Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health and Roger High, director of livestock policy with Ohio Farm Bureau discuss Ohio's meat processing industry and the challenges of 2020 23:50 - "To the Beat of Agriculture", Hamler, Ohio's Nate Like talks about what it took to get his new Buckeye Meats and Processing facility up and running. 32:20 - More of Ty's conversation with ODA's Dr. Summers and OFBF's Roger High. 42:20 - John Kaiser, Private Lands Administrator with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources' Division of Wildlife gives all of the details on the H2Ohio Water Quality Incentive Program (WQIP).

It's Kolt, Matt, and Dale this week on the Ohio Ag Net Podcast brought to you by AgriGold. Matt sat down with Bill & Susan Shultz, the 2019 Master Shepherds of the year. Dave Russell sent back some audio with Jenna Beadle who is the Director of State Policy for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. He also caught up with Jordan Hoewischer, also from Ohio Farm Bureau. Lastly, Dale visited with Tony Repeta from Franklin Equipment about their upcoming auction.

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.

On this episode of Legal with Leah, Ty Higgins visits with Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Counsel Leah Curtis about a recent Supreme Court decision regarding eminent domain, the topic of the first Supreme Court case that Ohio Farm Bureau has been involved with in the organization's 100 year history.

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.

A lot of acronyms for this week's podcast because Ohio agriculture has been staying busy. The crew hears from David Brandt and David Montgomery from Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference. Ty Higgins catches up with Brad Harris of Firestone to talk tire tips for an upcoming busy spring. Joel Penhorwood talks with Ben Brown, new hire at Ohio State in ag economics, about the ARC/PLC safety net programs.

Farm Bureau members had some great accomplishments in the past year. Members of the the organization's public policy team look back at the wins, plus, Extension Educator Jenny Lobb shares some great tips on saving money at the grocery store.

The 34th Ohio Ag Net Podcast brings together host Joel Penhorwood alongside Dale Minyo and Matt Reese to talk a number of topics ahead of Thanksgiving. Ty Higgins recently spoke with Richard Fordyce, Ag Advisory Council chair, about interesting new research regarding the next generation preparing to enter into agriculture. Generation Z has an interesting path ahead and Fordyce talks on how they are unique amongst other generations. Matt Reese caught up with Al DiVencenzo ahead of the upcoming Ohio Farm Bureau Annual Meeting. Al is a OFBF board member and gives his view on policy discussion that will take place in the coming weeks. Joel Penhorwood talks with Steve Peterson, acting administrator of the Farm Service Agency. Not only is it time to reenroll in USDA safety net programs like ARC and PLC, but FSA is also busy with county committee elections and reorganization inside USDA in hopes of better service to farmers. All of that as well as some turkey talk and more in the Ohio Ag Net Podcast, brought to you by AgriGold. www.agrigold.com

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.

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.

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 1919, farmers from 30 states gathered in Chicago to create the American Farm Bureau Federation. Its stated purpose “to make the business of farming more profitable and the community a better place to live.” Coming up on its 100th anniversary, the organization has evolved, but its key component hasn’t – and that is the idea of grassroots action by members to get things done. The organization has a new president, Mr. Zippy Duvall, and he’s with Ohio Farm Bureau’s Executive Vice President, Adam Sharp, and OFBF President Frank Burkett on this episode of Town Hall Ohio.

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.

The Natural Resources Conservation Service is a federal agency that makes its mark by helping people accomplish what they want to do when it comes to conservation. Guests: NRCS Chief, Jason Weller; State Conservationist, Terry Cosby; Jack Fisher, OFBF. Length 39:20

The Ohio Chamber of Commerce traces its roots back to 1893. Today they represent the interest of 8 thousand business of all shapes and sizes. Guest: Andy Doehrel, President & CEO, Ohio Chamber of Commerce, and Jack Fisher, Executive VP, OFBF. Length 39:20

Overseeing the modern version of agriculture at Ohio State is Dr. Bruce McPheron, Dean of the College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. He and OFBF, Exec. VP, Jack Fisher talk food, farming and more. Length: 39:20

Ohio Farm Bureau keeps track of the goings on in state government as a service to its members. There is also another watchdog that OFBF relies on: the media. A visit with statehouse reporters in front of a live audience at the annual Ag Day at the Capital. Length 39:20 Special guest: Jo Ingles, Ohio Public Radio and TV, Jim Siegel, The Columbus Dispatch, and Jackie Borchart, The Plain Dealer, NE Media Group.

Can we have clean water without harming our capacity to grow food? Is energy exploration and development possible without harming Mother Nature? Guest: Craig Butler, Director, OEPA, Jack Fisher, Exec. VP, OFBF. Length 39:20

The coming year will be a busy one in the Ohio General Assembly. Helping to guide the discussions will be Senate Minority Leader, Joe Schiavoni. Guest: Sen. Joe Schiavoni, Jack Fisher, Exec. VP, OFBF. Length 39:20

The Ohio Development Services Agency plays a big role in the economic development for Ohio, its communities and its individuals. What do they do? How do they do it? And how do they measure success? Guest. David Goodman, Ohio Development Service Agency, Jack Fisher, OFBF. Length 39:20

To attained the status of a Fortune 100 company, you've done some things right. To stay there, you need to adapt to change. Nationwide Insurance was founded by the Ohio Farm Bureau back in the 1920's. Guest: Mark Pizzi, Nationwide president and COO, and Jack Fisher, Exec. VP, OFBF, Length 39:20

OSHA overstepped it’s authority in trying to regulate an Ohio farmer. He called Farm Bureau and made the problem go away. OFBF director of ag law Leah Curtis talks with Joe Cornely about the lessons learned from another federal agency going too far.

Each year Farm Bureau host a Discussion Meet contest to help develop the next generation of leaders by testing their subject knowledge, problem solving abilities and communication skills.Three of this years finalist are in studio to share their insight into agriculture and society. Length 39:20

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.

Some 60 percent of our energy comes from oil and natural gas. The industry that delivers that to us is diverse, accounting for about 8 percent of the total economy and nearly 9 million jobs and $85 million. Guest Rayoloa Doughter, American Petroleum Institute, Adam Sharp,OFBF. Length: 39:20

To give farmers a chance to spend time on the big picture, OFBF hosts its annual Trend and Issues Conference. This year's speakers talk about high tech, social license for agriculture and the future of Ohio State University. Guests: Matt Bechdol, GeoSilos; Terry Fleck, CFI; Jack Fisher, OFBF.

One factor most closely linked to our quality of life is our health. But how do we maintain it, and is it our job or our doctors job? What determines it; genetics, environment, or behavior? We talk healthcare with Dr. Steven Gabbe, OSU Medical Center, and Jack Fisher, Exec. VP, OFBF. Length: 39:20

One of our most basic expectations as Ohioans is to feel safe. Assuring that expectation is met, is in large part a responsibility of the Ohio Department of Public Safety. Guest: John Born, Director ODPS, Colonel Paul Pride, Superintendent OSHP, Jack Fisher, Exec. Dir. OFBF. Length: 39:20

Keith Faber is the president of the Ohio Senate and has made his mark in Ohio politics by supporting lower taxes, restraint in state spending and overall smaller and more responsive government. Discussion with Sen. Faber. Guest: Sen. Keith Faber, Jack Fisher, Exec. VP, OFBF. Length 39:20

Ohio’s Senator Sherrod Brown is on the farm bill conference committee, and spoke with OFBF’s Joe Cornely about crop insurance, the link between farm programs and nutrition programs, agriculture’s clout in DC and how a farm bill might show congress how to get along.

If you want a government that accomplishes things that benefit Ohio, you have to engage with the people who carry out government's work. Farm Bureau has a history of talking with the people who affect our daily lives. This is all part of the Policy Development process at OFBF.

Protecting nature - preserving life, is the mission of The Nature Conservancy. A leading conservation organization working to protect ecologically important lands and waters in a non-confrontational pragmatic way. Guest: Josh Knights, TNC,Ohio Exec. Dir; Jack Fisher, OFBF, Exec. VP.

The National Federation of Independent Businesses turns 70 this year. It provides representation before government, products, services and public outreach for it's members. The execs from NFIB and Ohio Farm Bureau talk business in Ohio. Guest: Roger Geiger, NFIB; Jack Fisher, OFBF.

Tracy Maxwell Heard is a seven year member of the Ohio House of Representatives but only recently became the House Minority Leader. We hear her views on various key issues? Guest: Tracy Maxwell Heard, Jack Fisher, Exec. V.P. OFBF.

Animals play a role in our daily lives. We have three veterinarians studio to talk about everything animals.Guest: Tony Forshey, DVM, Ohio Department of Agriculture, Susan Skoropski, DVM, Unites States Department of Agriculture, Leah Dorman, DVM, Director of Food Programs, OFBF.

Toxic blue-green algae will soon be back on Lake Erie, Grand Lake St. Mary’s and others. We take a look at algal bloom, their causes, and what can be done about them. Guest: Larry Antosch, OFBF; Jeff Reuter, Ohio Sea Grant; Greg LeBarge, OSU Extension. Mobile users, listen using players below.

Did you know flooding is Ohio's most common natural disaster? This week's show features a discussion of flooding in Ohio with Steve Ferryman, OEMA; Scott Jackson, USGS; Christopher Thoms, ODNR; Tom Reider, Ohio Historical Society; Seth Teter and Darren Frank, OFBF.

In a speech titled “A Blueprint for the 21st Century University,” a renowned educator and administrator articulated a variety of issues facing higher education. Who delivered this speech? Guests: E. Gordon Gee, President, Ohio State University, and Jack Fisher, Exec. VP, OFBF.

Some recent films have put the bright lights squarely on issues facing the countryside. What does this mean to rural America? Guest: Dale Arnold,OFBF; George Wolf, movie critic, Dr. Scott Vernon, Cal Poly State University; Justin Chang, Variety Magazine; Laura Sutherly, OFBF member.

Ohio's oil and gas industry is exploding. Not literally but to some extent it could impact just about everybody. There is potential benefits to individuals and communities throughout the state. Guests: Dale Arnold, OFBF; Attorney Richard Emens; and Dave Claus, ODNR.

More than 800 Farm Bureau members and special guest attended the 94th OFBF annual meeting in order to establish policy and hear from various presenters. This year also included a question and answer session between farmers and Governor Kasich. We recap this year's event.

When it comes to preventing and curing disease and illnesses, some new players are on the team. Human health experts are collaborating with their colleagues in animal health. The concept is called One Health. Guest: Dr. Lonnie King, OSU, Dr. Kathy Smith, ODH, Dr. Leah Dorman, OFBF.

When it comes to complex environmental issues, Ohio’s got a few. They’re not only environmental issues, but huge economic issues as well. It's the job of the Department of Natural Resources to balance these issues. Guest: Jim Zehringer, Dir. ODNR, Jack Fisher, Exec. VP, OFBF.