Roundup of 4-H news for March 14, 2024
Catch up on local 4-H news from Hicks and Hayseeds 4-H club, Breeders and Feeders 4-H club and Green Valley 4-H club.
Pearl Valley, Guggisberg take top spots at World Cheese Contest
Two Ohio cheesemakers took top spots at the 35th biennial World Championship Cheese Contest, held March 5-7 in Wisconsin.
Learn to grow hydrangeas
Mahoning County OSU Extension will offer its 2024 Hydrangea School April 18 from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the extension office.
Pruning clinic April 20 at White House
Ohio State University Extension Mahoning County and White House Fruit Farm will present the 2024 Pruning Clinic April 20.
Workshop to focus on growing herbs on April 2
The next Conservation Creation Arts & Crafts Workshop hosted by Richland Soil and Water Conservation District will focus on herbs.
Mahoning Co. Extension to host new garden event
Ohio State University Mahoning County Extension will host a class focused on starting a new garden on March 21 at 10 a.m. at its office.
Seedstock production is serious business for Ohio cattlemen
Interspersed throughout 17,000 Ohio beef farms are some of the nation's highest-quality producers of purebred cattle, or seedstock.
Local farmer, elected official invited to State of Union to advocate for rail safety
U.S. Congressman Chris Deluzio invited Mike Carreon to be his guest at the 2024 State of the Union address to to keep attention on the Railway Safety Act.
USDA adds new rules under the Packers and Stockyards Act
The USDA recently added a series of new regulations, called the Inclusive Competition and Market Integrity Rule, under the Packers and Stockyards Act.
Northeastern Ohio Forestry Association to meet March 21
The March 21 Northeastern Ohio Forestry Association monthly meeting will feature ODNR State Service Forester Sean Marino as its guest speaker.
