2025 Policy Proposals Passed
(Lima, OH) — The Ohio Farmers Union (OFU) held its 91st Annual State Convention on January 25th. Members gathered in Lima to celebrate the organization’s work in 2024 and learn from experts on tariffs, state education funding and crop price outlooks for 2025. During the event, Bryn Bird was elected as the new President, succeeding Joe Logan, who has served the organization with dedication for the past 10 years.
Bird is co-owner of Bird’s Haven Farms in Granville. She is partners with her brother, Lee Bird. Bird’s Haven is a multi-crop vegetable farm that also operates a community supported agriculture subscription service. Bird’s Haven is a regular at area farm markets and Bryn Bird helped establish what is now the Canal Market District in Newark, Ohio.
Bird has a history of advocating for family farmers and local agriculture. She has been an active member of the Farmers Union for more than ten years and has served on the National Farmers Union (NFU) policy committee.
“People are more concerned than ever about corporate control over our food system, and that’s exactly what the Ohio Farmers Union has been fighting against for the past 91 years,” said Bird.
“I’m excited to work alongside our members to tackle these challenges and continue advocating for policies that support family farms and protect consumers.”
Joe Logan, who has served as President of OFU for the past 10 years has been a tireless advocate for farmers across Ohio. His leadership has been instrumental in advancing the interests of family farmers, supporting fair trade policies, and promoting sustainable farming practices.
Logan has earned widespread respect for his efforts regarding clean water throughout the state and working to educate farmers about their rights regarding various checkoff progams.
“It’s time for this 91-year-old organization to shift to the next generation,” said Logan.
“Bryn Bird is uniquely qualified to represent a farm organization in Ohio that is solely dedicated to family farms, fairness in the ag industry and preserving our natural resources for the next generation,” Logan added.
As OFU president, Bird will serve on the NFU Board of Directors and have an active role in guiding the state and national Farmers Union public policy and government lobbying efforts.
During the convention, OFU also set their policy agenda for 2025. This agenda includes fair and adequate public-school funding, fair legislative districts, protecting Ohio’s natural resources while supporting American manufacturing, public option for health insurance, and continued concern over injection well contamination.
About Ohio Farmers Union
The Ohio Farmers Union is a nonprofit organization dedicated to representing the interests of family farmers in Ohio. With a focus on economic fairness, sustainability, and rural community support, the OFU works to ensure that family farms remain viable for future generations.
To see the Ohio Farmers Union 2025 policy proposals, (Special Orders of Business), please see ohfarmersunion.org.
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