Welcome to OPARR

“OPARR has been a tremendous ally and advocate for the pesticide industry in Ohio.  They maintain the relationships, keep us informed, and often resolve issues before they become problems.  They have earned the industry’s support.”
-Dave Flakne, Regional Government Affairs Director, Syngenta

“Dow AgroSciences and other major technology providers rely more now than ever on the ability of local and state professional organizations to work on the issues and opportunities facing our business.  We need OPARR and its counterparts in other states to build and foster contacts, anticipate problems and provide effective home-grown advocacy.”
-Jake Secor, Leader, State Government and Public Affairs, Dow AgroSciences L.L.C.

“Scott’s is an Ohio company that pursues a policy of sound environmental stewardship nationwide.  We rely upon state groups like OPARR to assist us in that pursuit and in the implementations of sound legislative policy.  OPARR has been a strong advocate for the entire industry over the past twenty years and has earned our support.”
-Paula Bodey, Director of Environmental and Regulatory Affairs, The Scott’s Company

“OPARR is but one of our industry’s many state alliances around the country, but, by all measures, one of the most effective.  We will continue to rely heavily upon OPARR to help our industry maintain the rational, responsible legislative and regulatory atmosphere we have always enjoyed in Ohio.”
-Allen James, President RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)