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Water quality has long been a priority for Ohio Farm Bureau, and through the work of farmers and agricultural partners, we are seeing measurable progress in Ohio's water resources. Jay Martin, Ph.D., professor for Ohio State CFAES, and Jordan Hoewischer, Ohio Farm Bureau director of water quality and research, join the podcast to break down the recent research and advocacy efforts helping drive that progress.

Not all risks on the farm can be seen. On this episode, Laura Mattimoe of Ohio Bureau of Workers' Compensation joins the podcast to explain how common gases pose an unseen risk in agriculture and share practical ways to help keep you, your family and your operation safe.

Signing a will is an important step in any estate plan, but it's only one piece of the puzzle when it comes to succession. Elizabeth Fisher of Wright & Moore Law joins to share tips and key things couples and farm families should keep in mind. Nick Anderson, vice president of ag claims, operations and transformation at Nationwide, also joins to talk about how Nationwide is helping protect farmers during the freezing temperatures.

Ohio State’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences is opening the Multispecies Animal Learning Complex this month. Dr. Graham Cochran joins the podcast to share what the state-of-the-art facility means for hands-on learning and opportunities for students and STEM education. Brian Glenn of the American Farm Bureau also discusses farm programs and advocacy efforts in Washington, D.C.

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Brad Bales, senior director of state and national policy joins the podcast to recap how Ohio Farm Bureau advocated for member-set policies at American Farm Bureau’s 2026 Annual Meeting of Voting Delegates.

Ohio Farm Bureau made a strong showing at the 107th American Farm Bureau Convention, with nine counties featured in the County Activities of Excellence Showcase and three members competing in Young Farmer and Rancher events. On this episode, the competitors discuss their respective contests, how they prepared and what this national experience means to them.

Noise is part of everyday life on the farm, but over time, it can quietly take a toll on hearing. On this episode of the podcast, we are joined by Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation to talk about noise-induced hearing loss and where the biggest risks show up during a typical workday.

Scams targeting agribusinesses, landowners and consumers have evolved in recent years. Leah Hetrick joins the podcast to share ways to stay safe and spot potential threats. We also talk with John Bode, president and CEO of the Corn Refiners Association, about how corn refining is benefiting Ohio’s economy.

Ohio Farm Bureau recently held its 107th Annual Meeting. Adam Sharp, executive vice president, joins the podcast to share key highlights and a look ahead to 2026. We also hear from Laramie Sandquist, associate vice president of Risk Management for Nationwide Agribusiness with tips on staying safe on the road during the holiday season.

Adele Flynn, treasurer of Ohio Farm Bureau, joins the podcast to discuss her recent trip to the White House and the conversations had on long-term relief to farm country. Dr. Ian Sheldon of The Ohio State University also provides an update on trade and tariffs.

The farm transition can be heavy. It’s an honor to carry on the family tradition, but it’s also a major responsibility to take over the business. Ryan Conklin of Wright & Moore walks us through some key principles to help guide the post-succession process

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On this episode of the Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast, we talk with Nationwide's Commercial Agribusiness team and the Hummel Group about how they support today's farms and agribusinesses. We also chat with Dr. Ian Sheldon, professor and Andersons chair of agricultural marketing, trade and policy at Ohio State’s Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics about the 2025 Agricultural Outlook and Policy Conference. 

The countdown is on for Ohio Farm Bureau's 2026 Winter Leadership Experience! Get the inside scoop on next year's conference as we hear from keynote speaker Coach Kiah, and chairs of the Young Agricultural Professionals Committee, John and Kacy Hummel.

The farm economy has reached a crisis point. On this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Brad Bales, senior director of state and national policy, to discuss recent headlines and Farm Bureau's advocacy efforts.

On this episode of the podcast, we explore how recruiting and empowering young leaders is a priority at Ohio Farm Bureau. We chat with a member of the Young Ag Professionals Committee about the upcoming Winter Leadership Experience and sit down with Executive Vice President Adam Sharp to discuss a recent trip to Washington, D.C., for YAP members and the current AgriPOWER class.

There is a lot of uncertainty for Ohio farm families right now. Margins are thin, markets and the weather are unpredictable, and input costs keep climbing. On this episode of the Ohio Farm Bureau podcast, we hear from Ohio State's beef cattle and livestock marketing field specialist on current market trends, learn about Nationwide's renewed focus on protecting cattle operations and talk with American Farm Bureau's communications manager about keeping the story of farmers front and center.

As the campaign trail for Ohio’s next governor gets underway, we talk with Vivek Ramaswamy and Dr. Amy Acton at the 2025 Farm Science Review. Both gubernatorial candidates share their early views on agriculture and a few other priority issues for Ohio voters.