OLC News

(June 22, 2009) The Ohio Livestock Coalition today released the following statement regarding the announcement of the Ohio House and Senate Joint Resolutions to create the Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board (the Board). Read More

(April 6, 2009) The Ohio Livestock Coalition recently held its annual meeting. Several awards were presented including Environmental Stewards and Good Neighbors. Read More

(March 31, 2009) Over 80 current legislators, aides and caucus leaders left the Ohio Livestock Coalition's (OLC) reception on March 31 better suited to address their constituents' agricultural and livestock concerns. Read More

(March 5, 2009) OLC responds to Dispatch article, highlights innovative environmental approaches in Ohio The Dispatch got it right when it highlighted the innovative environmental approaches taking root on today's modern livestock farms (Growing Solutions, 3/4/08). But the paper didn't have to go all the way to Nebraska to find concrete examples of farmers working to protect our land, air and water. Read More
 
(Feb. 12, 2009) OLC responds to Enquirer article on possible mandate for Cincinnati residents to eat less meat by 2012 I am disappointed that Cincinnati City Council would consider mandating that all local residents eat meat one fewer day a week by 2012 as part of the Green Cincinnati Plan ("Cincy wants you to eat less meat," February 2, 2009). Read More
 
(Jan. 15, 2009) OLC responds to Lima News editorial, cites inaccuracies in Pew report on animal agriculture The recent Lima News editorial based on an interview with Pew Commission executive director Bob Martin had several flaws, which reflect the many inaccuracies contained in the Pew Commission's report on animal agriculture. Read More

Supermarket Smarts Can Help Consumers Save During Lean Times
Rising food prices, the uncertainty of future economic conditions and tightening wallets are forcing many Ohio consumers to re-evaluate their food buying habits. Read More

Ohio Livestock Coalition to Share the Story of Ohio's Farmers
To highlight the priorities that have been integral elements of the state's livestock farming industry for decades, the Ohio Livestock Coalition (OLC) recently developed a series of new advertisements to tell the story of animal agriculture to consumers across central Ohio. Read More

OLC responds to Dispatch editorial regarding FDA's plan to open office in China
The Dispatch editorial on Nov. 10 detailing the FDA's plans to open an office in China to help ensure the safety of the food supply made some important points. What is equally important is the fact that U.S. food safety standards are the highest in the world, due in large part to the hard work and commitment of America's farmers. Read More

Ohio Livestock Coalition holds successful Ag Power Briefing
Nearly 100 current legislators and candidates for Ohio's General Assembly left the Ohio Livestock Coalition's (OLC) Ag Power Briefing May 6th in Columbus better suited to address their constituents' agricultural and livestock concerns. Read More

Farms Throughout Ohio Recognized as Excellent Environmental Stewards
Two things are important to this year's Environmental Stewardship Award (ESA) winners ’Äì each farm's rich history and bright future thanks to the owners' management and love of the land. Read More

Rural and Farm Residents Recognized as Neighbor of the Year
In this age of computers, text messaging and cell phones, some might think the art of being a good neighbor is long gone. Not so for two special recipients of this year's Ohio Livestock Coalition (OLC) Neighbor of the Year Awards. Read More