Ohio Farm Bureau Podcast

Two of Ohio’s most important resources are a capacity to produce food, and abundant water. Food and water are necessary for our sustenance, enjoyment, jobs and our economy. On this episode of Town Hall Ohio, we talk about the intersection between food production and water quality, what farmers are doing to protect both, and how the public plays a role in their success. State Ag Director Dave Danie...

This Thursday, Friday and Saturday, Power Show Ohio takes place at the Ohio Expo Center. It features the latest and greatest in farm, outdoor and construction equipment. On this episode of Town Hall Ohio, we’ll take inventory of a big part of the system that feeds us all: farm equipment. We’ll go inside the cabs of some of those tractors and combines that cost in the half-million dollar range, and...

To say 2016 was an unusual year for politics would be quite an understatement. While the national scene was rocked, things were comparatively calm in Ohio, unless you consider legalizing pot and having a governor that came pretty close to being on the ballot to be president. Today we look back at 2016, and more so ahead to 2017 in the world of Ohio politics. Veteran statehouse journalists, Karen K...

What’s in store for your wallet in 2017? Today, it’s a renewal of our annual new - year economic outlook show. Nationwide Sr. Vice President and Chief Economist Dr. David Berson returns to help us think through some of the factors that will impact our families, businesses, farms and communities in the coming year. Interest rates, investments, jobs and of course, the economic implications of a pres...

A recap of 2016 show highlights including OSU President Michael Drake, Bob Evans CEO Saed Mohseni, Nationwide Financial president Kirt Walker, World Food Prize laureate Rob Fraley and national security expert Zach Mears.

Whether your connection to animals is with a valued family pet or as an important part of the food chain, a service that’s essential to that animal is veterinary care. Ohio State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine plays a significant role in developing the folks who will make their careers in the veterinary profession. The college’s dean, Dr. Rustin Moore, joins Farm Bureau’s Adam Sharp t...

“I believe in the future of agriculture, with a faith born not of words but of deeds.” That is the opening of what some of you will recognize as the FFA creed. The organization remains one of the nation’s top developers of agriculturalists and leaders. On this episode of Town Hall Ohio, the National FFA’s new CEO, Mark Poeschl and Ohio FFA president, Mary Buehler join Ohio Farm Bureau’s Adam Sharp...

While there are a lot of ways to measure the economic health of a nation, state or community, one universal measurement is jobs. Which is why, early in his first term, Ohio Governor John Kasich announced the creation of a new private non-profit corporation called JobsOhio. Today, we talk with Aaron Pitts, a senior managing director for JobsOhio, who along with Farm Bureau’s Brandon Kern, will talk...

Ohio has 608 school districts, 3,387 schools and average daily enrollment near 1.7 million. Paolo Demaria is looking out for every one of them. He’s Ohio’s superintendent of public instruction, and he joins Farm Bureau’s executive vice president Adam Sharp to talk about what Ohio’s schools are doing well, what could be better, and ultimately, making sure Ohio’s young people are prepared for the re...

Whatever your feelings about the 2016 election, there are probably some residuals from it that we’ll be dealing with for a long time. To help us analyze what took place and what’s coming next in the world of politics, we have in the studio: Political science professor emeritus Paul Beck from the Ohio State University, Mr. Joe Hallett, retired senior editor from the Columbus Dispatch, and Ms. Yvonn...

Since 1960 it’s been pretty much illegal for Americans to have much at all to do with the nation of Cuba. But the relationship is beginning to warm up and for lots of Americans, and Cubans, that could be very good news. There’s an organization that is working to move along the efforts to normalize relations between the two nations called Engage Cuba. From that group, and to help us understand what...

Ever hear of Land O’Lakes? Ocean Spray? Sunkist? These are some of the more famous companies that are not shareholder owned but rather are organized as cooperatives. Today, we’re going to learn more about the cooperative way of doing business, and how the U.S. Department of Agriculture is supporting farm, consumer and business co-ops in Ohio and around the country. Our guests are Sam Rikkers, admi...

There are 7.7 million voters in Ohio, and it’s Jon Husted’s job to keep track of all of them. Husted is Ohio’s 53rd Secretary of State. He previously served in the Ohio house, and was its speaker, served in the Ohio senate, and prior to his public service worked for chamber of commerce in Dayton. Also, back with us on this episode of Town Hall Ohio, Adam Sharp, executive vice president of Ohio Far...

Clinton campaign spokesman Representative David Leland and Trump campaign spokesman Congressman Bob Gibbs discuss their candidate's positions on foreign policy, immigration, police- community relations, Supreme Court appointments and other topics.

Clinton campaign spokesman Representative David Leland and Trump campaign spokesman Congressman Bob Gibbs discuss their candidate's positions on the economy, fighting terrorism, health care, international trade and other topics.

This fall you’ll be casting some important ballots. President, senator, legislators. And, hopefully, judges. 50% of us tend to either fail to cast a vote for judges or do so infrequently. Today’s guest would like to help us to do better. Chief Justice Maureen O’Connor returns to Town Hall Ohio, and along with Farm Bureau Executive Vice President Adam Sharp, we will discuss a variety of issues cent...

It is a scary world out there. There are people who want to do us, and our nation, harm. Today’s guest has spent his career helping America avoid that harm. Dr. Zachary Mears has worked at the highest public and private sector levels. Mears recently came to Columbus to be the assistant vice president for national security and research programs at the Ohio State University, and to hold an advisory...

The degree of mistrust between communities and law enforcement is high and seemingly getting higher. In Ohio, Gov. Kasich launched a task force and resulting advisory board aimed at figuring out the problems and working toward solutions. Our guest to help us better understand the problems and the search for solutions is Mr. Karhlton Moore, executive director of the office of criminal justice servi...

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...

Ohio is home to around 11 and a half million people. But we’re also home to about 90 million chickens, more than a million beef and dairy cattle, a couple million pigs and a bunch of sheep, goats, rabbits and assorted other food animals. With people and critters so close to one another, the potential for problems is big including water quality, noise, odor and infrastructure challenges abound. On...

For almost 100 years, Ohio Farm Bureau has played a significant role in the lives of Ohioans. For the past twenty years, the organization has been lead at the executive level by John C. Fisher. Jack, as he’s best known, is retiring as executive vice president. His successor is Adam Sharp. Today, the two of them join us to talk about farmers, Farm Bureau and the role that the agricultural community...

Beyond his academic, medical and service credentials, OSU President Dr. Michael Drake is a huge music fan, and uses the medium to teach and lecture about social and cultural issues. On this week’s show, Dr. Drake, who serves on the board of directors for the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, shares clips from Bob Dylan, The Beatles, Rolling Stones, Supremes, Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye and more to share insig...

Of Ben Franklin’s many famous quotes, one most often cited is “If you fail to plan, you are planning to fail.” When it comes to our financial resources, few of us can afford to fail. Today, Kirt Walker of Nationwide Financial is our guest to help us think through how to build, grow and protect the resources we want to pay for the kid’s college, fund our retirements, and pass on the farm or whateve...

Ohio is a unique state. We have 11 and a half million people, and for virtually every one of us, there’s a farm within a 20 or 30 minute drive. Both urban and rural Ohioans desire a strong local economy and a fulfilling quality of life. Connecting to food and food producers is one of the biggest trends in society today. Today’s guests believe that the fate of both urban areas and rural can be enha...

Since the second Morrill Act of 1890, Central State University in Wilberforce, Ohio has sought designation as a land grant university. Two years ago, that goal was attained. On this episode of Town Hall Ohio, we welcome leaders from Central State to our studios to talk about what its designation as a land grant institution means to the university, its students and the Ohio community as a whole.