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.
OABA’s priority issues transcend local, state, and national levels – prioritizing appropriate and responsible government spending, acceptance and permission to operate by the general public, and a viable consumer.
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BIOTECHNOLOGYBreakthrough products and technologies improve crop insect resistance and herbicide tolerance and help facilitate environmentally sustainable farming practices. Strong advocacy education for biotechnology and its positive long term benefits is crucial.
NUTRIENT MANAGEMENTProperly managed fertilizer supports cropping systems that provide economic, environmental and social benefits. We recognize the 4R Nutrient Stewardship program as the foundation for all agricultural nutrient management practices. |
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REGULATIONBusinesses must regularly navigate various federal, state, regional, city and other regulatory authorities for nearly everything they touch. The agriculture industry advocates for a more practical approach to sensible regulations to ensure we remain competitive with other states and countries.
TRADEWe work with our national partners to protect and expand market access for U.S. agricultural exports. In 2017 alone, U.S. food and agricultural export value exceeded $138 billion and created an estimated $177 billion in additional U.S. economic activity, and represented the single largest U.S. manufacturing sector – constituting 12 percent of all U.S. manufacturing jobs. |
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TRANSPORTATION AND INFRASTRUCTUREThe U.S. transportation infrastructure system has contributed to U.S. agricultural competitiveness and has provided a strong comparative advantage against foreign competitors for years. Today this infrastructure is facing significant challenges including inadequate capacity to handle the growing levels of traffic and commerce, deteriorating road and bridge conditions, and an antiquated national waterway structure. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENTOur agribusiness workforce has traditionally been made up of farmers or individuals who were raised on a farm. Today’s demographics and unfortunate misconceptions about agricultural jobs have created voids in both traditional agribusiness positions and newer, emerging fields such as biotechnology and precision agriculture. Ohio agribusinesses are struggling to fill current job openings which tax our entire industry. |
