ON THIS "TO THE BEAT OF AGRICULTURE", HEAR THE STORY OF A FIRST GENERATION FARMER WHO HAS MADE A HABIT OF SEEING OPPORTUNITY AND TAKING ADVANTAGE OF IT. IN MANY WAYS, SHE HAS A PRETTY FOWL CAREER BUT ALSO A STRONG TRACK RECORD OF SERVICE AND OHIO FARM BUREAU INVOLVEMENT.

WHEN IT COMES TO THE SUCCESS OF A FARM, MUCH OF IT IS DEPENDENT ON A FAMILY STRUCTURE - GENERATION AFTER GENERATION BELIEVING IN THE GROWTH THAT CAN COME FROM WISELY WORKING THE LAND.

BUT, CREATING A FARM FOR THE FUTURE OFTEN REQUIRES TWO THINGS: THE FIRST BEING ADAPTATION AND SECOND, TAKING ADVANTAGE OF OPPORTUNITIES.

ON THIS TO THE BEAT OF AGRICULTURE, YOU'LL GET TO KNOW ONE MAN WHO HAS THOSE TWO THINGS IN MIND. BUT, HAS BUSHELS OF FUN WHILE WORKING INCREDIBLY HARD.

The term “stray voltage” has been used for over 50 years to describe the existence of voltage between two objects that should not, under normal circumstances, have any voltage difference between them. All stray voltage is unintentional and undesirable, yet it is not all that uncommon. In this Legal with Leah, Ohio Farm Bureau policy counsel Leah Curtis shares how an Ohio dairy farm, recently impacted by stray voltage, actually found themselves in court because of it.

On this episode of Field Day with Jordan Hoewischer, we talk to Ben Brown, formally of Ohio State University's CFAES Department of Agricultural, Environmental, and Development Economics about all things Ohio farm economy. We also wish Ben a hearty farewell as he moves onto another job at the University of Missouri.

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.

You could think of the theme of their story as "growth". Just a few years ago, their jobs and family grew. Now, they see growth of their own farm operations and those dreams coming closer.

But, these Young Ag Professionals know that creating an efficient agricultural operation is not a simple task.

An extremely challenging childhood yields a fruitful life for one Tennessee man. That's the story you are about to hear on this segment of To the Beat of Agriculture.

To the Beat of Agriculture is a product of Ohio Farm Bureau (ofbf.org), in partnership with Wessler Media (WesslerMedia.com).

Let's head up to Wayne County, Ohio and visit Rittman Orchards, the same place you'll find Bent Ladder Cider and Wine..

While these family operations are multi-dimensional, the two things they regularly have on tap are determination and dedication.

To the Beat of Agriculture is a product of Ohio Farm Bureau (ofbf.org), in partnership with Wessler Media (WesslerMedia.com).

Today's story involves an Ohio Farm Bureau board member, but more than that, he's a father, husband, businessman and someone who is very legacy-minded.

To the Beat of Agriculture is a product of Ohio Farm Bureau (ofbf.org), in partnership with Wessler Media (WesslerMedia.com).

On this To the Beat of Agriculture podcast, hear how one man's passion for agriculture was planted in him at an early age, but it wasn't until later in life (and with his wife) that is fully bloomed.

To the Beat of Agriculture is a product of Ohio Farm Bureau, in partnership with Wessler Media. Visit them at WesslerMedia.com