Advocating for the best interests of our members is at the heart of OABA’s mission. Through legislative visits and representation at the state and federal levels, we educate and engage public officials and strategic partners on policy issues affecting our members.
OABA members have access to exclusive and dynamic education programs to help agribusinesses attract, retain and develop their internal talent. By aligning our member companies and individuals, we offer opportunities to keep Ohio agriculture thriving.
Recruitment and retention of strong employees are among the highest priorities of agribusinesses. Through the OABA Student Credential and Career Center, OABA members can find their next great hire. Under the umbrella of AMP’T (Advancing Modern Professionals for Tomorrow) Program, OABA’s suite of leadership programs prepares leaders to take the next step in their personal careers.
Members have access to exclusive offerings and discounts from valued member service partners, including energy purchasing, compliance and safety management, leadership training, access to affordable health care, and more.
To ensure industry-wide collaboration and partnership, we are engaged with key state and national agricultural organizations and partners representing various segments of our membership.
Advocating for Ohio agribusiness by creating both a sustainable business climate and added member value through collaborative policy leadership, continuous education and effective communication.
We’re excited you’ve chosen to become a member of the Ohio AgriBusiness Association. As a member, you’ll have access to high-caliber educational events and networking opportunities throughout the year, providing focused access to leading experts for industry outlook, as well as meeting industry professionals from across the state.
The Ohio AgriBusiness Association today is pleased to launch a redesigned oaba.net! The new site has all the features you use most - with new sections and pages designed to improve user experience.
In the video below, Chris Henney provides a quick update on the website transition.
The website is now integrated into 5 new sections: Advocacy, Education, Workforce, Member Services and Partners. In the coming weeks, OABA will highlight these new areas in detail, but a brief description of each area is available below:
Advocacy
The Advocacy tab is your one-stop shop for all things advocacy. Learn more about OABA's priority issues and discover how you and your business can engage in the legislative process. In addition, hear directly from our President and CEO, Chris Henney, in the new area: Chris' Corner.
Education
A key priority for OABA, the Education tab includes descriptions for OABA's tradition events, as well as the calendar of upcoming events. Check back frequently to see what OABA has to offer!
Workforce
From the Educational Trust to AMP'T, OABA is continuously looking for ways to improve the agribusiness workforce. Under the Workforce tab, you'll learn more about leadership and scholarship opportunities, as well as the OABA Industry Excellence Awards and Agricultural Career Center.
Member Services
Under Member Services, you'll find not only the services that save you time and money, including energy purchasing, compliance and safety management, access to affordable health care, and more, but also the OABA Store and latest industry news.
Partners
OABA is committed to the advancement of the agriculture industry through strategic partners. Under Partners, our state and national partners are listed, as well as our Sponsors - those members that have supported OABA through the Sustaining Sponsor program. You can also learn more about OABA's Management Services.
Additional features
About
In addition to our 5 key areas, the website also includes an updated About page - including board, committee and staff lists, as well as OABA's mission, goals and history.
How Do I...
The "How Do I..." section is a quick reference area for OABA's most-asked questions.
Member Login
Using the Member Login function unlocks the full potential of the OABA website, granting you access to the digital OABA directory, the member search function and much more. Make sure to double check your Profile to ensure all information is up-to-date! If you or someone in your company does not have a profile on the OABA website, please reach out to Nicole Volk at nvolk@oaba.net to be added to the database.
