The Ohio Soybean Association (OSA) recently hosted Congressman Pat Tiberi (R-Genoa Township) as part of an ongoing effort to engage soybean farmers across Ohio. The event was held at the farm of Bret Davis, OSA board member from Delaware County.

“A total of five regional meetings will be held this year to educate OSA members and non-members about the policies that impact Ohio soybean farmers,” said Tommie Price, OSA board member and soybean farmer from Putnam County. “The meetings also serve as a way to get prospective OSA members more involved with the advocacy side of the organization.”

During the series of meetings, farmers will become more aware of the fight to protect farmers’ ability to operate without heavy handed government regulations and creating access to new markets.

Over 50 farmers attended the meeting and heard OSA’s message to farmers about the importance of foreign trade. Congressman Tiberi supported an effort to pass Trade Promotion Authority, which will allow the President to negotiate trade deals that will benefit soybean farmers.