FFA & 4H News

A roundup of 4-H news for the week of March 18, 2010

Thursday, March 18, 2010 by Other News

NORTH BENTON, Ohio — The Village Varieties 4-H club met March 9 at North Benton Presbyterian Church, with 41 members present along with 11 Cloverbuds.

Members were advised that project books were available and they could be picked up. Members needing new club shirts were advised to contact Adviser Sharen O’Brock.

Adviser Rita Jarvis discussed the pepperoni […]

A roundup of FFA news for the week of March 18, 2010

Thursday, March 18, 2010 by Other News

CRESTON, Ohio — The Norwayne FFA chapter members recently held an official monthly meeting March 8 at the Creston Middle School.

The members passed a motion to have the chapter pay for two students to attend WLC this coming summer and for all student registration fees at the State Convention. The chapter also voted on individuals […]

A roundup of FFA news for the week of March 11, 2010

Thursday, March 11, 2010 by Other News

CRESTON, Ohio –Norwayne FFA members competing at an ag sales competition Feb. 22 at Hillsdale High school were Bree Barner, Lydia Hartzler, Ally Mangun, and Nicole Steiner. The team placed first in the district, with Mangun placing second individually, and Steiner, fourth.

Mangun also competed in the district public speaking contest March 2, placing second in […]

A roundup of 4-H news for the week of March 11, 2010

Thursday, March 11, 2010 by Other News

BARNESVILLE, Ohio — The Barnesville Progressive Home Helpers 4-H group met Feb. 20 at the Main Street United Methodist Church.

In addition to the reports, the club worked on community service projects.

The next meeting is March 14 at 10 a.m. at the Main Street United Methodist Church.

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CARROLLTON, Ohio — The East Township Young Producers […]

A roundup of FFA news for the week of March 4, 2010

Thursday, March 4, 2010 by Other News

JEROMESVILLE, Ohio — The Hillsdale FFA traveled to Shelby to compete in the Sub District B speaking contest Feb. 19.

Stephanie Schuck competed in beginning prepared category and received first place.

Brittani Baldner-Hill competed in the prepared public speaking portion of the contest where she also received first place.

Jeff Stimmell received first place in extemporaneous speaking.

Sarah Bookman […]

A roundup of 4-H news for the week of March 4, 2010

Thursday, March 4, 2010 by Other News

BROWNHELM TOWNSHIP, Ohio — The Brownhelm Perfection and BB 4-H club had a meeting to elect the officers Feb. 15.

Madeline Ott was elected president, Nathan Kromer was elected vice president, Brad Thrasher was elected secretary and Jared Kromer was elected treasurer.

Alyssa Yorko is the news reporter, Kaitlyn Frazier is the historian and Madeline Ott and […]

A roundup of FFA news for the week of Feb. 25, 2010

Thursday, February 25, 2010 by Other News

SULLIVAN, Ohio –The Black River FFA went bowling Jan. 24 at Strike Out Lanes in Wellington. On Jan. 28, they went to the Elms Nursing Home in Wellington and played bingo with the residents.

The upcoming events for the FFA include the job interview contest, ATI Invitational (dairy and livestock judging) and the public speaking […]

A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Feb. 25, 2010

Thursday, February 25, 2010 by Other News

SPRINGBORO, Pa. — There will be a one-day gathering for 4-H members with teaching on selecting a project animal, nutrition and inoculations, housing and equipment and the finished show animal from 2 to 5 p.m. March 6 at Joe Schwartz Shady Lane Farm, 4268 Beaver St. in Springboro, Pa.

For more information, call Yvonne Murkens at […]

A roundup of FFA news for the week of Feb. 18, 2010

Thursday, February 18, 2010 by Other News

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Zane Trace FFA chapter held a leadership night Feb. 2.

In attendance were four members of the Ohio FFA officer team: President Jeremy Grove, Secretary Justin Bachman, Vice President Suzie McMullen and District 2 President Jeffrey Stimmell.

Also attending were more than 75 members from the Logan, Amanda-Clearcreek, Adena, Paint Valley and Zane […]

A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Feb. 18, 2010

Thursday, February 18, 2010 by Other News

ROGERS, Ohio — Country Friends 4-H group held its monthly meeting Feb. 1. The group decided to put a booth up in the Rogers Community Auction’s Restaurant for 4-H week, which is Feb. 7-13.

Also the group had its first of several square dances Jan. 31. The next dance will be held from 7 until 10 […]