The following dates are the deadlines for multiple programs. June 15, 2018 - Committee nomination period begins for LAA No. 1.

REYNOLDSBURG — The Ohio Department of Agriculture will begin aerial treatments designed to disrupt gypsy moth mating on 32,526 acres in 15 counties, including Wyandot, across the state. To help protect Ohio’s diverse habitat, the Ohio Department of Agriculture operates multiple programs aimed at managing the gypsy moth in Ohio.

The nomination period for local Farm Service Agency county committees begins Friday. It is important for county committees to reflect America's diversity.

The Upper Sandusky FFA traveled to the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus the first part of May for the 90th Ohio State FFA Convention. At the convention, individuals and the chapter were recognized for their hard work over the past year.

BUCYRUS — The Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District nominating committee is searching for qualified candidates who are interested in serving on their board of supervisors. Supervisors are public officials responsible to the people of Crawford County.

The Gottfried Nature Center and the Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation District will be holding a summer day camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 21 at the Gottfried Nature Center on CH 330 west of Upper Sandusky. The all day camp will include sessions involving hands-on investigations into the areas of creatures that fly, food chain producers, trees and plants, and a collection of outdoor games and nature fun activities.

BUCYRUS — Do you have an eye for the beauty of Crawford County? Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District is excited to bring back the photo contest, “Crawford’s Charm.” This contest is for amateur photographers, and the photos must be taken within the county.

MARYSVILLE — The 2017–18 Ohio Cattlemen’s Association Beef Exhibitor Show Total program wrapped up May 5 with its annual awards banquet held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus. “The banquet is a time to celebrate the many achievements of our BEST participants, both in and out of the show ring,” said Stephanie Sindel, OCA Director of Youth Programs.

The United States Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency encourages dairy producers to consider enrolling in the new and improved Margin Protection Program for Dairy, which will provide better protections for dairy producers from shifting milk and feed prices.

Each county Soil and Water Conservation District in Ohio is governed by a board of five local supervisors. One supervisor will be elected at the Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual banquet on Aug. 16 and will serve for three years beginning in January 2019.