OABA at a Glance

Whether you are an Ohio AgriBusiness Association member or just interested in learning more about the association, we are proud to welcome you to the OABA website.

OABA is a membership-based state trade association, originally established in the late 1800s to represent the best interests of businesses that serve Ohio agriculture. Today, our membership includes the manufacturers and wholesale/retail suppliers of plant nutrient and protection materials, the grain warehousing and marketing industry, the feed and seed industry, as well as companies providing equipment, financing, insurance, consulting, and other products and services for the agribusiness industry.

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3	4	5	6 4R Technology Review Field Day Custar, Ohio September 6, 2023	7	8 Target: Scholarships Sporting Clays Event Cardinal Center - Marengo, Ohio September 8, 2023	9
10	11	12 FSR Agronomy College A partnership between OABA & OSU Extension London, OH September 12, 2023	13	14 Grain Grading School Ohio Department of Agriculture Reynoldsburg, Ohio September 14, 2023	15	16
17	18	19	20 FSR Career Exploration Fair September 20, 2023 10:00AM - 12:00PM	21	22	23
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2023

November 30, 2023
9:00AM - 3:30PM

Women Leading in Ohio Agribusiness Fall Summit

Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center

2201 Fred Taylor Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43210

Save the date! The 2023 Women Leading in Ohio Agribusiness Fall Summit will be held Thursday, November 30 at the Nationwide & Ohio Farm Bureau 4-H Center. Please make plans to join us! More information to come soon.

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2024

January 30 - February 1, 2024

2024 OABA Industry Conference

Columbus

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09/29/2023

Sustaining Sponsor Spotlight: Barrett, Easterday, Cunningham & Eselgroth, LLP

The Ohio AgriBusiness Association is pleased to feature our Sustaining Sponsors in the 2023 Spotlight Series. This week, the focus is on Bronze Sponsor: Barrett, Easterday, Cunningham & Eselgroth, LLP.

09/29/2023

Ohio Organizations Form Alliance To Address Mental Health In Agriculture

A newly created alliance will focus on mental health in agriculture to ensure Ohio’s farmers, families, and communities are better equipped to deal with stress. The Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Department of Health, Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services, The Ohio State University, Ohio Farm Bureau, Ohio Suicide Prevention Foundation, and Farm Credit Mid-America make up the new Ohio Agricultural Mental Health Alliance.

09/29/2023

CropLife America Personnel Update

The CropLife America Board of Directors announced the departure of CLA’s President and CEO, Chris Novak, effective October 6, 2023. CLA will begin a search to fill the position in October.

09/28/2023

H2Ohio Enrollment Open for Producers in Maumee River Watershed

The Ohio Department of Agriculture announced a new round of H2Ohio open enrollment for producers in the 14 counties of the Maumee River Watershed project area. Improved best management practices and updated incentives are being offered.