BESSEMER, Pa. — The Mohawk Vo-Ag program completed a large project this spring.

BLOOMINGDALE, Ohio — The Sunrise Rascals recently met at the Boyds’ home with eight members attending.

Members completed quality assurance and tag-in for small animals. It was also reported that the paper drive was a success.

Demonstrations were given on safety and health. Club members also worked on the flower beds at the fairgrounds.

The next meeting is […]

MILLERSBURG, Ohio — Members of the West Holmes FFA chapter traveled to Columbus May 1-3 for the 80th Ohio State FFA Convention.

During the convention, members participated in CDE tests. Members also took the Cooperative Education Test and placed seventh as a team. Individual placements included: Emma Brewer, 18th; Martin Overholt, 26th; Katie O’Donnell, 31st; and […]

NEW PHILADELPHIA, Ohio — The Milkmakers 4-H Club met 12 at Jerusalem Church with 28 members in attendance.

The club talked about old business; demonstration sign-up sheet; cheese sale orders due and the pick-up date is May 21; and the theme for upcoming fair is “Wild Wild West.”

New business included discussion about having to do a […]

SMITHVILLE, Ohio — Isaac Kauffman, son of Jeff and Nancy Kauffman, of the Smithville FFA Chapter, received the highest award in the state May 3 at the State FFA Convention in Columbus.

To achieve this award, members must have an approved supervised agricultural experience program and meet rigorous criteria.

Kauffman is a junior; his SAE consists of […]

CORTLAND, Ohio — Heather Wells of Warren and Dan Prokop of Cortland have been awarded the American Youth Foundation’s I Dare You Leadership Award in recognition of personal integrity, balanced living and potential for leadership.
The honor was presented May 5 by Michelle Adkins, Trumbull County Ohio State University Extension 4-H educator at the Trumbull County […]

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Eighteen members of the Zane Trace FFA chapter recently attended the 80th Ohio FFA Convention May 1-3 held at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.
Their trip began with a tour of Brownie Points Bakery in Gahanna. From there, the students continued their study of food production by touring the North Market in […]

CARROLLTON, Ohio — The Yonge Hearts and Stars met April 2 at St. Mary’s Church Hall with 12 members attending.
Discussion focused around T-shirts: lettering, color and cost of $7.50 each.
The next meeting is at 7 p.m. May 7 at St. Mary’s Church Hall.
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CARROLLTON, Ohio — The All American Kids met April 16 at […]

OBERLIN, Ohio — Holly Jones of Firelands High School was recently presented the school’s highest agricultural honor, the DeKalb Agricultural Accomplishment Award, sponsored by Monsanto Company.
Jones, the daughter or Lewis and Lora Jones of Oberlin, received the award for excellence in academics, leadership and agricultural work experience. She has served on the FFA Leadership Committee […]

JEROMESVILLE, Ohio — At the April 22 state animal health contest, the Hillsdale FFA team placed 13th.
The team consisted of Kelsey King, Michelle Funk, Mariah Gibbons and Asheena French. The chapter will be attending the Ohio State Convention May 2-3.
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ALBANY, Ohio — The Alexander FFA chapter went to the Ohio State fairgrounds March […]