Saturday, December 20, 2025

The U.S. House recently passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which aims to put whole, reduced fat and other milk varieties back into schools again.

Highlights included presentations from the No-Till Council’s award winners in farming, education and industry.
Ashland FFA Middle School Career Exploration CDE teams

Catch up on FFA news from Northridge FFA, Northwestern FFA, West Holmes FFA, Norwayne FFA, Ashland FFA and Black River FFA.
Larry Lokai

Former FFA Advisor Larry Lokai was given the National FFA VIP Citation at the National FFA Convention for his work in agricultural education and FFA.
two boys with fish

Walleye hatches were exceptional and yellow perch hatches were below average in 2023. However, anglers can still expect good fishing for yellow perch.
Dennis Garrett

Volunteers with the Wampum Chapter of the North Country Trail Association were honored nationally for their service on the trail.
Hands type on a laptop.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture has launched an online application for Direct Loan customers.
BatBox

The Geauga Soil and Water Conservation District will host “Bats Incredible! Creating a Bat Friendly Backyard” Jan. 25 from 6 to 8 p.m.
natural gas

The Ohio Power Siting Board granted an application for an 18-month extension to construct the Oregon Energy Center in Oregon, Ohio.
Jonathan and Deb Berger

Jonathan and Deb Berger of Green Vista Farm, LLC were presented with the Conservation Farm Award at the Wayne SWCD annual breakfast.