Lorain County Farm Bureau Policies For 2012-2013

Accepted policies adopted September 6, 2012

We the members of the Lorain County Farm Bureau resolve…

Local/County

  1. Roads – We encourage the use of rumble strips at dangerous intersections.
  2. Car Insurance – We support increasing the minimum amount of insurance coverage for car insurance.
  3. Police District – Does the membership of Lorain County Farm Bureau support the creation of the Lorain County Joint Police District in the 16 of the 18 townships?   YES
  4. Funds – We support restoration of local government funds.
  5. Oil & Gas – Should Lorain County Farm Bureau continue to support educating their members about issues concerning oil and gas leases?   YES
  6. LCCC – Should Lorain County Farm Bureau continue to support agricultural education programs at Lorain County Community College, as long as they provide a balanced approach to all types of agricultural systems (ex. organic versus conventional)?   YES
  7. Casino – We encourage Lorain County Commissioners to use monies gained through the casino revenues to fund Lorain County’s Ohio State University Extension and 4-H programs.
  8. Land Bank – Lorain County Farm Bureau opposes the creation of the Lorain County Land Bank.
  9. Ohio Turnpike – We oppose the privatization of the Ohio Turnpike.

State

  1. We encourage the state attorney general’s office to investigate HSUS (Humane Society of the United States) for false advertising.
  2. We encourage OFBF (Ohio Farm Bureau Federation) to support its members to investigate the legality of perpetual land leases.
  3. OFBF (Ohio Farm Bureau Federation) should oppose term limits in Ohio.
  4. We support that school zone speed limits ʻrestricted timesʼ should be posted instead of just posting ʻduring restricted times.ʼ

National

  1. We encourage American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) to support enhanced income tax incentives as listed in House Bill (1964) and Senate Bill (339).