Ohio Farm Bureau Federation

Communications department is responsible for the development and general supervision of the ofbf communications programs and for selected special projects conducted for our members. Materials are prepared for use in the training, implementation, and distribution of member communications programs. In addition, this department has charge of publications, media relations, web site and special public relations activities. It prepares news releases, pamphlets, production, publication and distribution of the buckeye Farm news and our Ohio magazine, and prepares audio/visual presentations for use by state and county Farm Bureau leaders. This department also assists with membership marketing activities.

Expenses budgeted for organization department are those of an overall administrative nature, such as accounting and information technology which cannot logically be allocated to any other of the aforementioned departments and supports the general mission of the organization. The department is also responsible for supervision of the organization's field staff and a variety of programs including membership retention and aquisitions, leadership development, young farmers activities and member benefits.

Public policy department is responsible for state and national public affairs and policy development programs. It is also responsible for working with member Farm bureaus on local public affairs issues and polices. The department coordinates the government affairs and policy development activities of the member Farm bureaus in Ohio and between the state and afbf; maintains liaison with civic, government and private groups and agencies concerned with legislative and regulatory issues of interest to Federation members; analyzes public opinion, government directives, regulations and statutes; conducts research on economics, socialogical and environmental issues; and conducts educational programs to disseminate information and suggest action programs to Farm Bureau members. The department is responsible for political action and education as it relates to Farm Bureau interests at all levels of government. We also engage society to provide a better understanding of food and animal production while participating in dialogue that affects how we care for animals and how we produce food.