Wednesday, December 31, 2025
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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.
soybeans

The United Soybean Board is looking for nominations for the Tom Oswald Legacy Award.
Pioneer Trails Tree Farm

Pioneer Trails Tree Farm gives its customers a special experience, offering horse-drawn wagon rides and Christmas trees that have been nurtured for years.
Virgil Strickler

The International Association of Fairs and Expositions inducted Virgil Strickler into the IAFE Hall of Fame during its convention and trade show.
beef cattle feedlot

The annual Lancaster Cattle Feeders Day is set for 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Feb. 6 at Lancaster Farm and Home Center, 1383 Arcadia Road, Lancaster.
FFA logo

Catch up on FFA news from West Holmes FFA, Plymouth FFA, Racine Southern FFA, Norwayne FFA and Northridge FFA.
4-H-logo

The Hicks and Hayseeds 4-H club met Dec. 5 at advisors Ken and Judy Brown’s house where it made Christmas tree ornaments out of pine cones.