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07/22/2026

USDA to Host Webinar on Fertilizer Expansion Funding Opportunity

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) will host a virtual information session on Wednesday, July 29 at 11:30 a.m. ET to provide an overview of the new Fertilizer Investment & Expansion for Long-term Domestic Supply (FIELDS) Program and the application process.

07/17/2026

July Resources from Sedgwick - OABA Member Service Partner

OABA is pleased to partner with Sedgwick to offer members quality service and stability through the complex workers’ compensation environment. Check out this update from Sedgwick regarding Understanding OSHA’s General Duty Clause & Ohio PERRP’s General Duty Requirement and Cost Containment in Ohio Workers’ Compensation.

07/15/2026

Grow Your Leaders: OABA Accepting Applications for 2026 LAUNCH Class

Due Nov. 2, 2026

Today’s agribusiness leader must be nimble enough to lead continuous change around workforce, consumer demands, environmental and governmental challenges -- all while fostering a network and collaborating with others. Whether you consider yourself a leader in your organization already or want to be, you can build your skills through LAUNCH – Leaders Achieving Unexpected New Career Heights.

07/09/2026

OABA and OSU CFAES Partner to Host Career Fair at Farm Science Review

Opportunity for agribusinesses to connect with career seekers

The 2026 FSR Career Fair will be held on Wednesday, September 23 from 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. at the Celebration Tent on the FSR grounds near Gate I. OABA members and FSR exhibitors can now reserve their vendor space to connect with job seekers!

07/02/2026

Ready, Set, Aim! Registration & Sponsorships Now Available for OABA Target: Scholarships

This fall the Target: Scholarships committee is planning an event at the Eagle's Nest Sporting Grounds in Mt. Gilead, Ohio to raise funds for the Ohio AgriBusiness Association Education Trust scholarship program. In addition to a day of sporting clays, OABA members have the opportunity to network with their colleagues, while they continue to support aspiring agribusiness professionals.  This year's event will be held on September 11. 

07/02/2026

2026 Sustaining Sponsor Spotlight: Legacy Farmers Cooperative

The Ohio AgriBusiness Association is pleased to feature our Sustaining Sponsors in the 2026 Spotlight Series. This week, the focus is on Gold Sponsor: Legacy Farmers Cooperative.

06/11/2026

Agribusiness Industry Golfs to Support Ohio's Agricultural Students

Register for August outing by July 27 for early registration discount

OABA members came out in full force to support Ohio's agricultural students at the June 10 Golf for Scholarships event. Over 70 golfers from across the agricultural community enjoyed a beautiful day in the sunshine at the Deer Ridge Golf Club in Bellville.

05/29/2026

Upcoming Events: Grain Grading School & Grain Law Roundtable - June 4

June 4 | July 16 | August 20 | September 3

Are you looking to obtain Ohio Commodity Tester Training? Or do you already have your Commodity Tester Certificate and need to renew it? OABA's Grain Grading School, approved by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, is structured to provide training/renewal training opportunities.

05/08/2026

May Resources from Sedgwick - OABA Member Service Partner

OABA is pleased to partner with Sedgwick to offer members quality service and stability through the complex workers’ compensation environment. Check out this update from Sedgwick regarding Ladder Safety at Work and Selling or Buying a Business.

04/29/2026

Sponsorship Opportunities Available for 2026 4R Technology Review Field Day

We are excited to announce that the 2026 4R Technology Review Field Day will be held on June 23, 2026, in Pickaway County, Ohio. Join OABA for a day of informative presentations, field demonstrations, and networking opportunities. Sponsorships are available and registration is now open!

04/22/2026

OABA Joins More Than 330 Ag Groups Urging House to Advance Farm Bill 2.0

Organizations Representing Farmers, Ranchers, and Agribusinesses Across All 50 States Urge Swift House Action on Farm Bill 2.0.

04/01/2026

Registration Now Open for Virtual Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Training

Course open through May 31

Due to member and industry requests, because of the high rate of employee changes and interns coming in, OABA’s Safety & Risk Management subcommittee has planned additional Anhydrous Ammonia Safety Workshop trainings for 2026 in an online, on-demand format.

03/24/2026

Registration Now Open for 2026 Grain Grading Schools & Grain Law Roundtable

June 4 - McComb | July 16 - Wooster | August 20 - Springfield | September 3 - Reynoldsburg

OABA is has confirmed dates for Grain Grading Schools in 2026: June 4 (McComb), July 16 (Wooster), August 20 (Springfield) and September 3 (Reynoldsburg) for those seeking to obtain Ohio Commodity Tester Training. Grain Law Roundtable will be held in McComb on June 5.