Roundup of 4-H news for Dec. 14, 2023
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.
Ohio Farm Bureau Federation sets policy at annual meeting
New federal policy included considerations for the use of artificial intelligence in ag, community solar and feral swine.
Annual Buckeye Shepherd’s Symposium recognizes sheep producers
On Dec. 2, several sheep producers in Ohio were given awards for their contributions to the sheep industry at the 2023 Buckeye Shepherd's Symposium.
Brightside Project hosts annual Christmas toy drive
The Brightside Project is set to host its annual Brightside Christmas event where kids in Columbiana County get to select toys and a bag of food. Donations are being accepted through Dec. 12.
USDA selects Ohio State to support new urban agriculture effort
The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency recently selected Ohio State University to support the creation of a new USDA Urban Service Center.
Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 7, 2023
Catch up on FFA news from Northwestern-Wayne FFA, East Knox FFA, Hillsdale FFA, Ashland FFA, Mount Vernon FFA and West Holmes FFA.
Ohio’s weeklong deer gun hunting season results
Ohio's weeklong white-tailed deer gun hunting season concluded on Dec. 3, with hunters taking 70,118 deer.
The real tale of a real Christmas tree
Ohio State University provides tips for choosing and taking care of a fresh-cut Christmas tree this holiday season.
Ohio’s youth harvest 10,039 deer during special season
Young hunters across Ohio harvested 10,039 white-tailed deer during the two-day youth season, Nov. 18-19.
Wildlife recreation contributes $12.8 billion to Ohio’s economy: survey
A recently released report showed that wildlife-based recreation contributed nearly $12.5 billion to Ohio’s economy in 2022.
