Upper Sandusky FFA members take part in job interview events One of the most beneficial Career Development Events that FFA students can be involved in is job interview. The job interview CDE prepares students for future career interviews. Read More
Workshops to focus on women’s opportunities in agriculture field KENTON — American Farmland Trust, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service of Ohio and the Hardin Soil Water Conservation District have joined together to announce three women-dedicated learning circle sessions in northern Ohio. Read More
Crawford SWCD hosting meeting BUCYRUS — The Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District is hosting a meeting for area agricultural producers interested in the current status and latest technologies of applying nutrients to cropland from 5:30-8:30 p.m. Dec. 4 at the Wayside Family Life Center, 2341 Kerstetter Road, Bucyrus. Read More
Upper travels to National Convention The Upper Sandusky FFA recently attended the 91st National FFA Convention to listen to motivational speakers, learn about agriculture on educational tours and to celebrate with the American Degree recipients. All of the Wyandot County FFA chapters, including Mohawk, Carey and Riverdale, traveled together to Indianapolis, Indiana, for this convention. Read More
Wynford FFA travels to national convention BUCYRUS — On Oct. 24, the Wynford FFA traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, for the 91st National FFA Convention. The chapter traveled to many attractions such as the Dayton Aviation Museum, a Garth Brooks concert and the Indiana State Museum, and attended many general sessions. Read More
AgCredit donates to Acres of Adventure FOSTORIA — One of northern Ohio’s largest lenders for farmers, rural homeowners and agribusiness has announced the recipients of the AgCredit Mission Fund. This is the first year of the fund and grants were awarded on an application-based system within the following four focus areas: Read More
Carey FFA attends Greenhand Camp CAREY — On Oct. 7 and 8, 18 Carey FFA members, along with four counselors, attended the Wyandot County Greenhand Camp at Camp Glen. While at this camp, members not only prepared themselves to get their Greenhand FFA Degrees, but also had the opportunity to get to know some of the other FFA members from Upper Sandusky, Mohawk and Riverdale. Read More
Sycamore native interns at extension office MARION — Joanna Lininger, of Sycamore, recently completed an internship with the Ohio State University Extension, Marion County, in Marion. During her internship, Lininger created materials and videos for all extension programs — 4-H youth development, family and consumer sciences and ag and natural resources. Read More
Acreage reporting dates changed All producers are reminded that the acreage reporting date for fall-seeded crops has changed and the acreage reporting date is Dec. 15. This applies to all fall-seeded crops including fall barley, fall wheat and all other fall-seeded small grains. Call to schedule an appointment to certify wheat crops. Read More
Tree windbreak program available BUCYRUS — The Northwest Ohio Windbreak Program is a great opportunity for landowners to establish tree windbreaks in the county to help reduce soil erosion, control drifting snow and improve wildlife habitat. The program is offered through the ODNR Division of Forestry and provides assistance with planning and planting windbreaks. Read More