County Farm Bureau presidents travel to DC Wyandot County Farm Bureau President Allan Thiel was one of 90 county presidents, leaders and members of the media who participated in a trip to Washington, D.C., last week. The county presidents’ trip to D.C. is a 70-year tradition of the Farm Bureau, according to a press release from the local group, in which county presidents and leaders advocate on behalf of farmers and landowners. Read More
Ag leaders respond to study The presidents of the Ohio Corn and Wheat Growers Association and the Ohio Soybean Associated issued a joint statement following news reports last week regarding a water quality study conducted at the University of Michigan. Read More
Riverdale FFA attends workshop MOUNT BLANCHARD — Two officers and the adviser of the Riverdale FFA chapter recently attended the “Feed the World” Precision Agriculture workshop at Legacy in Custer. The workshop was a partnership between the Ohio Corn and Wheat Association and Legacy. Read More
State establishes mid-contract team for conservation program The Ohio Farm Service Agency, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, Fish and Wildlife Services, Ohio Department of Natural Resources and Pheasants Forever recently developed a state mid-contract management team. Read More
US Fish and Wildlife announces $201M to states for conservation All eight states in the Midwest receive federal funds annually to support state-specific conservation needs through the Wildlife and Sport Fish Restoration Program. This year, more than $201 million will be allocated to the Service’s Midwest Region. Read More
NFU, Feeding America partner for Invest An Acre program to address food insecurity WASHINGTON — Food insecurity is a problem for millions of Americans across the country, and the National Farmers Union has pledged to contribute to nationwide hunger relief through a renewed commitment to Feeding America’s Invest An Acre program. Read More
4-H Clubs: March 22, 2016 The Pipe Town 4-H club recently elected Curran McKain to serve as president during the upcoming year. McKain was selected during a March meeting of the club at adviser Joy Bils’ residence. Read More
Upper Sandusky farmer-turned-fighter pilot partners with past neighbor, offers aerial application service to aide local farmers MARION — The bright yellow aircraft in the center of the hangar was the center of attention at a recent open house at the Marion Municipal Airport. It also was a symbol of opportunity for two neighbors. For one, it meant continuing to chase a life-long passion; for the other, the growth of a steady business operation. Read More
County celebrates National Ag Week National Ag Week began Sunday and continues through Saturday. In Wyandot County, there are several local events planned to increase knowledge, understanding and appreciation of Ohio’s largest industry. Read More
Riverdale FFA seeks nominations MOUNT BLANCHARD — The Riverdale FFA chapter is asking area farmers to nominate it for a $10,000 grant through America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education as it plans to install and sustain a hoop greenhouse. America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, gives rural public school districts the opportunity to compete for grants of $10,000 or $25,000 for science and math programs. Read More