Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 28, 2023
Catch up on local FFA news from Black River FFA, Northridge FFA, New Lexington FFA, Northwestern-Wayne FFA, Danville FFA, West Holmes FFA and Firelands FFA.
Nominations open for Ohio Certified Crop Adviser of the Year
The Ohio AgriBusiness Association is accepting nominations until Jan. 15 for the 2024 Certified Crop Adviser of the Year.
Pennsylvania Farm Bureau members appointed to AFBF committees
Two Pennsylvania Farm Bureau members were appointed to national committee within the American Farm Bureau Federation.
USDA wants public input on reporting for foreign landowners
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is requesting public input on how foreign filers report agricultural land holdings in the United States.
Nominations for Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame are due March 15
Nominations for the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame must be submitted no later than March 15. Forms are available online at ohioagcouncil.org/hall-of-fame.
Knox Beekeepers holding advanced beekeeping class
The Knox County Beekeepers Association is offering an Advanced Beekeepers Class on Jan. 27 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Scholarships available for Pennsylvania Dairy Summit
The 2024 Pennsylvania Dairy Summit will be held on Feb 7 and 8 for young dairy producers interested in networking and career development workshops.
Letter: Independent cattlemen finally represented at checkoff hearing
Dave Hyde recounts his trip to the Ohio Department of Agriculture to deliver testimony on why the Ohio Beef Marketing plan needed to be eliminated.
Local groups will get money to preserve Ohio farmland
Nine land trusts, seven counties or townships and 25 Soil and Water Conservation Districts will receive funding to help preserve farmland across Ohio.
PSU College of Ag Sciences recognizes faculty, staff for research achievements
Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences lauded outstanding accomplishments in research during the 2023 Research Awards Ceremony, held Nov. 1.
