MEDINA, Ohio — The Medina County junior fair market beef steer and market heifer weigh-in and identification will be held from 9 a.m. to noon Jan. 17 at the county fairgrounds. All beef steers and market heifers to be shown at the county fair and those beef animals intended for the Carcass Show must be [...]

CARROLLTON, Ohio — East Township Young Producers 4-H club met Nov. 19 at St. Johns Church with 24 members attending. Roll call was done with each member giving his favorite school subject after the pledges. Minutes were read from the last meeting, the treasurer’s report was reviewed and 4-H committee reports were reviewed. Items were [...]

WEST SALEM, Ohio — Members of the Northwestern FFA chapter traveled to the two-day Made For Excellence and the Advanced Leadership Development conferences in Columbus. The conferences were hosted by the Ohio FFA Foundation and led by the National FFA leaders. The Made For Excellence Conference was created for ninth and tenth graders. Chapter members [...]

JEROMESVILLE, Ohio — Seventy members of the Hillsdale FFA received their Greenhand and Chapter degrees Nov. 5. The guest speaker was Krystin Bachman, Ohio’s State FFA vice president. The ceremony consisted of the recognition of all members who attained the requirements necessary to receive the Greenhand and Chapter degrees. During the ceremony, the members received [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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. * * * ORWELL, Ohio [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]