ASHLAND, Ohio — The Mapleton FFA general livestock team recently placed at several competitions.
The team won the Mount Gilead contest, with Jared Wynn taking first and Billy Keener placing 16th. Garrett Canfield also competed.
The team also took a trip to the District 1 contest in Fulton County. Wynn once again placed first, […]

HANOVERTON, Ohio — Surprised chapter parent Sarah Swope was presented honorary member status when the United FFA met for its annual awards banquet April 3.
More than 150 chapter members, parents and supporters gathered at the United Local school to review the past year’s activities.
The honorary member degree is presented to recognize the efforts of […]

Nearly 300 Mapleton FFA members, family and friends gathered to celebrate their successful year of working the fields of agriculture.
Numerous certificates, awards and recognitions were presented during the evening activities held at the Ashland University Convocation Center. The officer team presided over the evening, including President Jonni Rohr, Vice President Christine Ritchie, Secretary Paige […]

CRESTON, Ohio — FFA week, Feb. 19–21, was a grand celebration at Norwayne High School as members showed their pride and increased the awareness of FFA in the community.
Tuesday, the juniors and seniors went to Creston Middle School to tell the children about FFA. The eighth-grade recruitment was a success with many signing up to […]

SALEM, Ohio — The second meeting of the year for the Country Folks and Barbwires was held at Salem United Methodist Church Feb. 25.
Mike from Joe Corbi’s pizza spoke on the fundraiser that the clubs are doing.
Next the officers were installed into office by the 4-H advisers: Alicia Dickerhoof, Eldon, Sherri Brugger, Marlene Grant and […]

CRESTON, Ohio — The Norwayne FFA hosted the annual Wayne County Farm Toy Show Feb. 10. Venders brought their farm toys and collectibles and put them up for sale. It was open to the public.
Before and after the toy show, Norwayne FFA members helped set up and tear down. There was also a concession stand run […]

HANOVERTON, Ohio — Hicks and Hayseeds 4-H club is making Easter candy. All candy is homemade by the club’s members and parents.
Anyone interested in ordering candy may call 330-223-1168 for a brochure.
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INDEPENDENCE, Pa. — The Thundering Hooves Horse and Pony 4-H club meets on the second Tuesday of each month at Mount Olivet […]

GNADENHUTTEN, Ohio — Indian Valley FFA at Gnadenhutten had it’s District 8 evaluation Feb. 18 at Buckeye Career Center at New Philadelphia.
The chapter’s treasurer, Jorden Glass, received a gold rating on her treasurer’s book. She is a sophomore and the daughter of Adam and Kathy Long of Port Washington.
Junior Steph Emery, daughter of Sarah […]

EAST CANTON, Ohio — The East Canton Variety 4-H club held a meeting Feb. 10 at St. Paul Church. Members discussed themes being submitted and one fundraiser for the year was planned.
Members also agreed to a $100 donation to the Barlow family, who had lost their father.
The club was read more letters sent from John […]

ANDOVER, Ohio — Ashtabula County Commissioners proclaimed Feb. 16-22 National FFA Week.
The officers from the Pymatuning Valley FFA chapter, present during the reading of the proclamation, included president; Tyler Pike; vice president Tyler Polchin; Secretary Natalie Bessman; and Chaplin Kala Summers.
Ashtabula County Commisioner President Dan Claypool read the proclamation as Commisioners Joe Morowski and Debbie […]