Roundup of 4-H news for March 28. 2024
Green Valley 4-H Club held its second meeting at 7 p.m. on March 11 at Beach City American Legion.
Businesses capitalize on solar eclipse with themed events
Ohio and Pennsylvania are in the path of totality for the solar eclipse and many businesses in the area are hosting solar eclipse themed events.
NE Ohio farm to host World Devon Congress Tour on April 28
Lamppost Farm is one of the stops on the World Devon Congress Tour. Visitors are welcome to learn more about Devon cattle on April 28.
WVDA extends deadline for Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure grant
The West Virginia Department of Agriculture recently extended the deadline for the Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Grant to April 15 at 4 p.m.
BLM seeks input on fracking in Wayne National Forest
The Bureau of Land Management is seeking public input on an evaluation detailing potential impacts from oil and gas leasing in the Wayne National Forest.
Scholarships available to rural nurses for continuing education
AgriSafe is accepting applications for the 2024 Nurse Scholar program in which 125 scholarships are available for rural nurses. The deadline is April 8.
Nominations open for outstanding ag worker
The Pennsylvania State Council of Farm Organizations and Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture will recognize an outstanding agricultural workforce.
Russell Redding celebrates Pennsylvania Ag Literacy Week
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding participated in Pennsylvania Ag Literacy Week from March 18-22 at Avon Grove Charter School in Chester County.
Port Farms to host eclipse-themed event
In recent years, Port Farms has transitioned into a multi-faceted agritourism destination. Now, they are hosting a solar eclipse event on April 8.
Weather is biggest market mover right now
Corn and soybean prices have been improving as a result of wet harvest weather in Argentina and indications fewer acres of corn may be planted in the U.S.
