In the past, aesthetic mowing of CRP grass cover was a widely accepted practice by many participants. Today with more research and understanding, it has been shown that properly managed grass cover will reduce soil erosion, improve water quality and is more beneficial to wildlife than annually mowed grass covers.

CAREY — Over the past month, Carey FFA members have been conquering one of the most feared things to people: public speaking. First-year members learned and recited the FFA Creed on their way to earning Greenhand FFA Degrees.

The Wyandot County FSA County Office Committee (COC) has named Deb Rellinger, of Upper Sandusky, as COC adviser. Advisers play an important role by providing diverse viewpoints and by representing the interests of minorities and women in decisions made by county committees.

KENTON — When weary winter weather leads to thoughts of spring, imaginations meander through ideas of gentle breezes flowing through the trees and filtered sunlight casting dancing sprites through the leaves. Tender chartreuse shoots of new growth tease us for the smell of fresh spring flowers and urge us to bend our backs and embed soil under our nails for another year of luscious gardens and fresh landscapes.

FOSTORIA — AgCredit is hosting four farm transition seminars across northwest and north central Ohio to help provide guidance and tools to start the conversation about farm transition. David Marrison and Emily Adams, of the Ohio State University Extension, will discuss how to have productive, positive conversations and meetings about difficult issues.

KENTON — Some farmers have received a notice that informs them that their current pesticide or fertilizer applicator licenses will expire at the end of March and that they must complete their continuing education hours to renew before this date.

Producers enrolled in Agriculture Risk Coverage or Price Loss Coverage must protect all cropland and noncropland acres on the farm from wind and water erosion and noxious weeds. Producers who sign ARC county or individual contracts and PLC contracts agree to effectively control noxious weeds on the farm according to sound agricultural practices.

COLUMBUS — High school freshman and sophomores in the 2018-19 school year who are considering careers in science, technology or engineering are invited to apply for the integrated science camp ExploreAg. Rewarding careers are available in the food, fuel and fiber sector.

According to the Washington Post, the fear of public speaking is America’s biggest phobia. FFA members learn to overcome that fear through participation in various public speaking career development events.

KENTON — So what is the relationship between healthy soils and healthy water? How can you manage inputs and planting date for high economic corn yields? Which soils should respond to sulfur applications?