FFA & 4H News

A roundup of FFA news for the week of Nov. 20, 2008

Thursday, November 20, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

CASTALIA, Ohio — The Margaretta FFA Chapter would like to congratulate Derrick Jacobs who recently received a $500 scholarship.

Jacobs received this award for his outstanding accomplishments in a poultry judging contest in Indianapolis.

The poultry team placed fourth in the nation for their ability to judge poultry.

Team members were Kory Munk, Derrick Jacobs, Brooke McIntire and […]

A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Nov. 20, 2008

Thursday, November 20, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

TORONTO, Ohio — The Bareshoe Wranglers met at the Glen Mills Center for a covered-dish banquet recently.

Adviser Frank Mayer was in charge of the meeting.

Certificates and pins were handed out. Awards were presented to Ian Porter, most improved; Holly Mayer, all around; Heidi Hickle, most outstanding; and Jennifer Smith, sportsmanship.

The next meeting is Jan. 21 […]

A roundup of FFA news for the week of Nov. 13, 2008

Thursday, November 13, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

MINERVA, Ohio — Minerva High School FFA held its monthly meeting Oct. 28.

They discussed the treasurer’s report and the secretary’s minutes. They also discussed the committee reports which includes T-shirt and fruit sale committees. T-shirts will be $10, and they are the same style as last year.

The fruit sales ended Nov. 10. Shrimp sales will […]

A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Nov. 13, 2008

Thursday, November 13, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

WINTERSVILLE, Ohio — The Bareshoe Wranglers 4-H club met recently at the Jefferson County Vocational School.

The club discussed selling cookie dough as a fundraiser.

The club held a covered-dish banquet Nov. 8 to award fair winners.
The next meeting will be Jan. 21 at the Jefferson County Vocational School.

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ORWELL, Ohio — The Mustang Wranglers 4-H […]

A roundup of FFA news for the week of Nov. 6, 2008

Thursday, November 6, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Eighteen members of the Zane Trace FFA Chapter participated in the 81st National FFA Convention in Indianapolis Oct. 22–25.

During this time, chapter members listened to motivational speakers at convention sessions and explored more than 500 booths featuring agricultural colleges and businesses at the career show.

While at the career show, students had the […]

A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Nov. 6, 2008

Thursday, November 6, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

CUYAHOGA FALLS, Ohio — Trail Blazers ll 4-H elected new officers Oct. 27. Sara Kline was elected president, Stephanie Sondles is vice president and Alexas Figuero is the new treasurer.

Ashley Christopher will remain secretary and Katie Capatosto is still the news reporter.

A vote was also held for two recreational officers. Kody Capatosto and Emily Schott […]

A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Oct. 30, 2008

Thursday, October 30, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

JEFFERSON, Ohio — The Prime Bovine 4-H club held its first meeting of the 2008-2009 season Oct. 12 at Joe and Jayne Bodnar’s residence in Jefferson, Ohio.

The club elected the following officers for the new year:

Jason Krulic, president; Kyle Jones, vice president; Jessica Krulic and Tiffany Newbold, co-secretary and co-reporter; Seth Thomas, health officer; Jacob […]

A roundup of FFA news for the week of Oct. 30, 2008

Thursday, October 30, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

ALLIANCE, Ohio — The Marlington FFA Chapter held its monthly meeting Oct. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in the horticulture building. There were 12 members and numerous guests present.

The chapter discussed several items including donation of money to Akron Children’s Hospital, flag football and the upcoming fruit sale.

The kickoff of the sale was at the […]

A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Oct. 23, 2008

Thursday, October 23, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

BARNESVILLE, Ohio — The Barnesville Progressive Home Helper met Oct. 11 at the Main Street United Methodist Church.

Officers were elected and the club made plans for the 2008-09 4-H year.

The next meeting will be held Nov. 8 at the church.

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CORTLAND, Ohio — The Trumbull 4-H program will participate in the 2008 Make a […]

A roundup of FFA news for the week of Oct. 23, 2008

Thursday, October 23, 2008 by Farm and Dairy Staff

COLLINS, Ohio — Twenty Western Reserve FFA members visited DreamChasers Farm in North Fairfield to assist in manual labor and helping to spruce up the grounds Sept. 17.

DreamChasers is a therapeutic farm for special needs children. The farm is set up as an old western town and has buildings that represent everything from a barber […]