FINDLAY — Hunters interested in Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area’s controlled waterfowl hunts should be aware of changes to the scheduled hunt days, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. In an effort to maximize the efficiency and quality of the controlled waterfowl hunts at Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area, the controlled hunt drawings will be held Tuesdays, …

The 2014 farm bill authorized the Margin Protection Program for dairy producers. The new, voluntary risk management program replaces the Milk Income Loss Contract program, which expires on Sept. 1. MPP-dairy offers protection to dairy producers when the difference or margin between the all-milk price and national average feed cost falls below a certain producer-selected amount. Eligible producers may purchase …

The Agricultural Act of 2014, also known as the farm bill, authorizes owners of a farm a one-time opportunity to do either of the following: — Retain all of a farm’s base acres, as of Sept. 30, 2013, for each covered commodity, excluding upland cotton that now has become “generic base acres.” — Reallocate base acres of covered commodities on …

The deadline for all entry forms for the 2014 Wyandot County Fair is 5 p.m. Friday at the Senior Fair Office. Completed Wyandot County Fair entry forms are required for every fair exhibitor to exhibit and receive a premium at the Wyandot County Fair, and passes must be purchased for entry at the fair. Fair passes are $5 each for …

FINDLAY — Hunters interested in Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area’s controlled waterfowl hunts should be aware of changes to the scheduled hunt days, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife. In an effort to maximize the efficiency and quality of the controlled waterfowl hunts at Killdeer Plains Wildlife Area, the controlled hunt drawings will be held Tuesdays, …

The Wyandot County Farm Bureau will hold its annual meeting Aug. 24 at the Masters’ Building at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds, Upper Sandusky. A potluck lunch will begin at noon. The Farm Bureau will provide meat, drinks and table service and attendees are asked to bring a dish to share. Following dinner, a brief business meeting, voting, recognitions and awards …

The 66th annual Wyandot Soil and Water Conservation District will host its annual banquet meeting Aug. 21 at the Masters’ Building at the Wyandot County Fairgrounds. Voting begins at 5:45 p.m., with the meal set for 6:30 p.m. Banquet tickets are available at the SWCD office or from current supervisors. The cost is $10 for adults or $5 for children …

CAREY — Carey FFA officers recently took a trip to Knox County for the annual officer retreat, where they worked together to develop plans for the upcoming year. Officers also participated in leadership and team-building activities and worked on tasks ranging from developing the program of activities to cooking their meals. “The officers had an adventurous time full of nature …

FINDLAY — A lottery drawing will be held for adults only for a deer gun hunt during a portion of the statewide deer gun season Dec. 1-5. The hunt will take place in sections of Edison Woods MetroPark in Berlin Heights, from a half-hour before sunrise to noon. Interested adult hunters may apply by mailing a piece of paper to …

REYNOLDSBURG — The Ohio Department of Agriculture will sponsor a collection for farmers to dispose of unwanted pesticides from 9:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 9 at the Wood County Junior Fair Building, 13800 W. Poe Road, Bowling Green. The service is free of charge, but only farm chemicals will be accepted. Paint, antifreeze, solvents and household or non-farm pesticides …