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• Strengthening Local Food Systems: A Q&A with The Local Butcher
  Farmers and food businesses alike are facing consistent setbacks resulting from recent federal actions. Multiple approaches can be taken to support local businesses, like The Local Butcher. We had the opportunity to chat with the Meeks […]
• Unpacking the MAHA Report
  In mid-May, the White House released “The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Report.” The report makes proclamations linking food and chemical corporations with our country’s health crises, particularly those impacting children. It sounds the alarm about […]
• CAFOs: A Q&A with OEFFA Member Emily Kichler
  We are so thankful for our vast number of policy member leaders who interact with us on a regular basis. Emily Kichler recently reached out with her research on CAFO systems that we wanted to share […]
• OEFFA Farmers’ Thoughts on Tariffs
  Tariffs, tariffs, tariffs. They’ve been on our minds for months, as we’ve all followed the roller coaster of announcements, retaliations, negotiations, and pauses. But what exactly are tariffs? More importantly, how might the recent trade war […]

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• Ohio Legislature Passes HB 65, Officially Recognizing Ohio Soil Health Week
  House Bill 65, the Agriculture Appreciation Act, passed the Ohio legislature on June 24, 2025, and was signed into law by Governor DeWine yesterday, on July 1. The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) and members of […]
• Statement: Budget Reconciliation Bill Threatens Passage of Much-Needed Farm Bill
  On May 22, 2025, House Republicans passed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This budget reconciliation legislation would slash critical support systems for families, increase funding for agricultural subsidies inaccessible to most farmers, and imperil the […]
• Farmers, Organizations Impacted by Funding Freeze Ask USDA to Honor Farmer Contracts
  Since January, billions in lawfully signed federal funding contracts have been frozen for review or cancelled. As the situation unfolded, the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) surveyed our community to assess the impact. We […]
• OEFFA Launches 2025 Farm Tour and Workshop Series
  The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) announces its annual Farm Tour and Workshop Series. The 2025 series of public tours and workshops includes a number of events showcasing organic and ecological farms in Ohio […]

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