A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Feb. 5, 2015:
CANFIELD, Ohio — The Rock Solid Riders 4-H club elected new officers for 2015 at its first meeting of the year.
The new officers are:...
Wind turbines to power Ball and Whirlpool plants in Findlay, Ohio
The Findlay Wind Farm is an $18 million “Wind for Industry” project, financed by One Energy, which provides energy solutions for large electric consumers.
Power Show combines exhibit, features three days of education
Power Show Ohio features new days, new setup, with same equipment and educational sessions.
Groundhog Day forecast: Winter isn’t over yet
Organizers of Groundhog Day say that Phil’s seasonal predictions range from 75 percent to 90 percent accurate.
Grape school offers updates to growers
Increase the profitability of your vineyard with information gleaned at the upcoming Northeast Ohio Winter Grape School.
Animal welfare specialist expanding reach
Ohio State University Extension’s new animal welfare specialist already has a win: The student team she coached in an intercollegiate animal welfare competition last November took home the first-place trophy.
National Farmers announces key policy positions
National Farmers Organization spells out its policy positions.
Ohio lawmakers, farmers call for ‘sound science’ in water quality rules
The Ohio House ag committee held its first hearing of the year, and water quality was at the forefront.
American Angus bull sale averages $12,038 per head
Angus bull sale yields strong results.
Urban farming catches on in Ohio
Citing Cleveland’s Ohio City Farm as possibly the largest urban farm in the nation up until recently, OSU Extension educator Mike Hogan explains that...
