FFA & 4H News

A roundup of FFA news for the week of Jan. 7, 2010

Thursday, January 7, 2010 by Other News

CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Four members of Zane Trace High School’s FFA chapter competed at the state level in the Food Science and Technology Career Development Event Dec. 5 at the Ohio State University.

Zane Trace’s team consisted of Sarah Cox, Emily Wright, Chelsi Hempstead and Samantha Grizzell. They placed seventh overall out of 19 teams.

On the […]

A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Dec. 31, 2009

Thursday, December 31, 2009 by Other News

BARNESVILLE, Ohio — The Barnesville Progressive Home Helpers 4-H club held its monthly meeting Dec. 12 at the Main Street United Methodist Church in Barnesville.

The Rada knife orders were turned in as well as non-perishable food items for the community service projects.

The meeting was called to order by Andy Selmon and secretary minutes were read […]

A roundup of FFA news for the week of Dec. 31, 2009

Thursday, December 31, 2009 by Other News

WEST SALEM, Ohio — Northwestern FFA will collect cleaned Christmas trees beginning at 2:30 p.m. Jan. 5.

People living at Lea Crest Estates, High Point or living in the villages of New Pittsburg, Lattasburg, Congress and West Salem may leave their cleaned trees at the curb in front of their homes for free pickup.

Anyone interested in […]

A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Dec. 24, 2009

Thursday, December 24, 2009 by Other News

LISBON, Ohio — The Rambunctious Rabbit Raisers 4-H group met Dec. 6, at the St. Jacob’s Church with 17 members present.

Members were asked to come up with fundraising ideas to present at the next meeting. The members participated in some games headed by Jim Risinger, group adviser, and exchanged Christmas presents.

The next meeting will be […]

A roundup of FFA news for the week of Dec. 24, 2009

Thursday, December 24, 2009 by Other News

SMITHVILLE, Ohio — On Nov. 24, 10 members of the Smithville FFA traveled to Triway High School to compete in the FFA Subdistrict Parliamentary Procedures Contest. The team placed third overall and only missed second place by 60 points.

As the team practiced for many weeks they took on the roles of president, Marie Arnold; vice […]

A roundup of FFA news for the week of Dec. 17, 2009

Thursday, December 17, 2009 by Other News

ASHLAND, Ohio — Parliamentary procedure is a meeting run by Robert’s rules of order. The contest is an evaluation of an FFA chapter’s ability to run a meeting by the rules of order. Points are given and taken away depending on how the team behaves according to the rules.

On Dec. 2, the Mapleton FFA […]

A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Dec. 17, 2009

Thursday, December 17, 2009 by Other News

MIDDLEFIELD, Ohio –On Oct. 25, the Geauga Dairymen 4-H club, along with their families enjoyed lunch together and went to Derthick’s corn maze and animal experience.

The club held a business meeting Nov. 29. The club voted to help with the “Fill a Cop Car” program Dec. 12. Members will shop for non-perishable foods and donate […]

A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Dec. 10, 2009

Thursday, December 10, 2009 by Other News

THOMPSON, Ohio — Thompson Ledge Dairymen 4-H club met Oct. 18 for a brief meeting and hayride at Lausin Farm.

The club was recognized as an Honor Club and a 4-H Fair Fest Participant in a ceremony held at NDCL Elementary School Oct. 21. Members also received the following awards: Matthew Burton and Jack Kuehn for […]

A roundup of FFA news for the week of Dec. 10, 2009

Thursday, December 10, 2009 by Farm and Dairy Staff

ALBANY, Ohio — The Alexander FFA helped put on a Thanksgiving meal at the school, consisting not only of the FFA but also health and intervention classes.

The gathering allowed the students to mingle with one another, and allowed them to appreciate the hard work and devotion it takes to put on such an event.

On Nov. […]

A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Dec. 3, 2009

Thursday, December 3, 2009 by Other News

ASHTABULA, Ohio — Officers were chosen for the Beef-a-Teers 4-H club at its Nov. 22 meeting.

Aaron Flavell was chosen as president, Tricia Lautanen as vice president, Scotty Johnson as treasurer, Keshia White as news reporter and secretary (as was Desirae and Destinie Hill), Eddie Mook as recreational advisor, MAC attendees were Tricia Lautanen and Scotty […]