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

COLUMBUS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency in Ohio recently announced dairy producers can enroll for 2017 coverage in the Margin Protection Program for Dairy starting July 1. The voluntary program, established by the 2014 farm bill, provides financial assistance to participating dairy producers when the margin — the difference between the price of milk and feed costs — falls below the coverage level selected by the producer.

COLUMBUS — The 4R nutrient stewardship certification program has announced Crop Production Services Inc.’s service groups in Upper Sandusky and Ottawa have been added to its growing list of nutrient service providers to achieve certified status.

Two supervisors will be elected at the Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual banquet Aug. 25 to serve three years beginning in January. Each county soil and water conservation district in Ohio is governed by a board of five local supervisors.

For approximately 30 years, the Wyandot County Sportsman Association has sponsored a fishing derby in the Upper Sandusky area for youth ages 1-15. This year’s even took place Sunday at Harrison Smith Park.

In order to comply with Farm Service Agency program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit the Wyandot County FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline. If current maps are needed, call the office so they are ready for pickup.

MANSFIELD — Ohio State University at Mansfield will host the Ohio woodland stewards program from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 5, and the deadline to register is July 29. Participants will learn how to diagnose common and uncommon tree problems and work with OSU Extension specialists to learn what trees need immediate attention and what is simply cosmetic.

BUCYRUS — The Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District will host a pond clinic from 5:30-8 p.m. June 29 at Mike and Andrea Stump’s pond at 2805 Shearer Road, Bucyrus. The event will be held rain or shine, and participants are asked to bring lawn chairs.

KENTON — The Hardin County Men’s Garden Club, with the assistance of Hardin County master gardeners, is sponsoring “An Evening Garden Affair” from 6-9 p.m. June 27 at Friendship Gardens of Hardin County, located at 960 Kohler St., Kenton.

Thirteen project members and four advisers recently attended the seventh meeting of the River Roundup 4-H club at John Stewart United Methodist Church. Nora Estes and the Ward and Herring families provided refreshments.