Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 13, 2018
Catch up on local FFA news from River Valley FFA, United FFA, West Holmes FFA, Tri-Rivers Career Center FFA, Black River FFA, Crestview FFA and more.
Ohio Sustainable Food and Farm Conference opens registration
Registration is now open for the Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association's 40th annual conference, Just Farming: The Path Before Us.
Rare rabbit disease confirmed in western Pennsylvania
USDA has confirmed rabbit hemorrhagic disease (RHD) in two pet rabbits that died Dec. 7 in Clover Township, Jefferson County, Pennsylvania.
Boxwood blight found in Michigan
Boxwood blight has been found in Michigan, in three separate locations: a landscape firm, a homeowner’s yard and in holiday wreaths at a retail store.
Ohio Farm Bureau turning 100
Ohio Farm Bureau honored two longtime volunteer leaders during its annual meeting, which also kicked off its centennial celebration.
Ohio Farm Bureau delegates back fuel tax hike
Ohio Farm Bureau delegates voted to support an increase in motor fuels taxes to help fund repairs for rural roads and bridges, and also supported identifying alternative funding mechanisms.
Five more cases of virulent Newcastle disease confirmed
Last week, the USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed five new cases of virulent Newcastle disease in backyard exhibition chickens.
New farm bill emerges from conference committee
The farm bill conference committee released its final report, and awaits a vote by both the U.S. House and Senate.
New rules for Ohio watersheds on hold, for now
The rule package that accompanied Gov. Kasich's executive order on eight Ohio watersheds violated several of the state's rule-making criteria, and was sent back to the ag department for further review.
Ohio Farm Bureau begins 100th anniversary celebration
The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation kicked off its centennial celebration during the 2018 annual meeting Dec. 6.
