Make your Voice Heard!
Find out what you can do to make your opinion count.Help Educate Political Candidates
Contribute to the ODPA Political Action Committee (PAC).Dairy Labeling
ODA labeling rule upheld.
Farm Credit Scholarships
Over 30 scholarships are available. Deadline is February 26.
Group Workers' Compensation Program
Join our group rating premium discount program.New Dairy Image Tools
A new kids video and web page were added to the Meet Ohio Dairy Farmers campaign
Promote Your Dairy
Visit the members only section to download helpful farm tour guides and other promotion tools.NMPF Video Update
As an associate member of National Milk Producers Federation, ODPA works closely with NMPF on key dairy issues representing Ohio’s dairy industry.
ODPA Fall Meetings
ODPA hosted three fall meetings to share how it works with State officials, regulatory agencies and industry partners to strengthen Ohio’s dairy industry and protect its future. All dairy producers, including non-ODPA members, were invited to attend.
With the collapse of milk prices, 2009 has been one of the toughest years for dairy farmers to date. Some have lost years of hard earned equity, and most are having difficulties with cash flow. Dairy industry experts and risk management consultants Ken Bailey and Eric Meyer from FCStone provided a dairy industry outlook. They also discussed proposed changes to the US milk pricing system, as well as how to use standard risk management tools, to avoid these problems in the future.
Dairy farmers learned what's next with Issue 2 and discussed other local issues with fellow dairy farmers, staff, and state and local leadership.
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Thank You For Your Support of Issue 2
On November 3, Ohio voters overwhelmingly passed Issue 2 (64 percent support) to create the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board. The Board will be made up of 13 Ohio experts, including farmers, veterinarians, food safety experts, academia, scientists, consumers and a local humane society representative. Board members will use their best knowledge in making decisions affecting animal agriculture in the state.
The Ohio Dairy Producers Association would like to thank each and every one of our members. Many of you attended campaign rallies and events in your local cities, held meetings in your homes, distributed yard signs and other materials, went door-to-door to get the vote out for Issue 2, and opened up your farms to neighbors and local elected officials. ODPA cannot thank you enough for your tireless efforts.
Passing Issue 2 is a huge win for all Ohioans. The measure ensures that state farmers can continue to provide excellent care for their animals, which guarantees a safe, affordable, locally-grown food supply for Ohio consumers
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Ohio Ag News
Courtesy of Ohio Ag Connection
| Ohio Fruit Production Mixed Ohio's apple growers produced an estimated 111. |
| Conference Invaluable for Crop Advisers For certified crop advisers looking to meet credit requirements in various aspects of agricultural production, Ohio State University's Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference is the place to be. |
| Extension Offers Conferences for Small Farm Landowners Ohio State University Extension will host two conferences in March dedicated to small farm landowners. |
