Agriculture & Rural Communities
As Ohio’s first Senator on the Agriculture Committee in more than forty years, I am honored to represent our state’s farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. Approximately one out of every seven Ohio jobs is in agriculture, our state’s largest industry. Today, Ohio farmers not only put food on our tables, but also grow feed for our animals and provide clean energy for vehicles nationwide. With ingenuity, self-reliance and bedrock American values, Ohio’s small towns and rural communities are the lifeblood of our state. As the Chair of the Agriculture Subcommittee on Jobs, Rural Economic Growth, and Energy Innovation, I will fight to make sure the 2012 farm bill reflects the locally-identified priorities of Ohio’s rural communities and bolsters Ohio’s number one industry to create jobs and strengthen our economy.
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Brown Announces Appointment Of Hancock Farmer To USDA Advisory Board
A Hancock County farmer was named to a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) advisory board today. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that John B. Motter, from Jenera, was appointed to serve on the United Soybean Board. Motter’s three-year term will begin in December.
“Mr. Motter’s leadership and expertise will make him a great addition to the Soybean Board,” Brown said. “Ohio’s representation on the board is critical to Ohio consumers and soybean producers throughout our state.”
USDA Sec. Tom Vilsack selected the appointees from nominations submitted by Qualified State Soybean Boards. The…Read More
Posted on 9/26/2012 | -
Sen. Brown Announces New Resources To Improve Sewer System In Noble County
A Noble County community will receive new resources to update sewer infrastructure and improve service. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a grant to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) to construct a new a new sanitary sewer system in the Village of Belle Valley. The new system will consist of 21,632 linear feet of sewer line and two pump stations that will convey the sewage to the wastewater treatment plant in the Village of Caldwell. The project will provide the new sewer service to 110 households and six businesses.
“Ohio’s rural communities and small towns face a heav…Read More
Posted on 9/26/2012 | -
Sen. Brown Announces New Resources To Improve Water Service In Meigs County
A Meigs County community will receive new resources to update water infrastructure and improve service. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a grant to the Ohio Environmental Protection Agency (OEPA) to relocate and rebuild the underground booster pump station in Reedsville. The new station, located on State Route 681, will improve water service for 750 households and 15 businesses.
“Ohio’s rural communities and small towns face a heavy burden when financing infrastructure projects,” Brown said. “This improvement project will provide residents and businesses with a mo…Read More
Posted on 9/26/2012 | -
Brown Joins Local Business Owners To Highlight Broadband Expansion In Chillicothe Today
CHILLICOTHE, OH - U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) joined business owners in Chillicothe today to highlight how broadband expansion has helped to improve business and promote economic development in southern Ohio. Brown visited Horizon Telcom to highlight the Ohio Middle Mile Consortium (OMMC) project that will expand access to broadband for 34 counties in Appalachia. When completed, the project will deploy more than 1,900 miles of fiber optic network to connect nearly 600 community anchors, including schools, hospitals, and libraries.
“If we want to promote economic development throughout Ohio, we need to ensure that businesses have broadband access. Ohio’s rural…Read More
Posted on 9/25/2012 | -
Visiting the Molly Caren Agricultural Center in London, Ohio
Posted on 9/18/2012
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Sen. Brown Announces New Resources to Improve Water Infrastructure in Pike County
A Pike County community received new resources to update water infrastructure and improve service. U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) announced that the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) awarded a grant to the Village of Waverly to construct 12,000 linear feet of sewer pipe plus one pump station will serve five businesses and 23 households.
“Ohio’s rural communities and small towns face a heavy burden when financing infrastructure projects,” Brown said. “This improvement project will provide residents and businesses with a modern water system that improves water quality and encourages investment in the Village of Waverly.”
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