Roundup of FFA news for Nov. 23, 2023
Area FFAs attended the the 96th annual National FFA Convention held Nov. 1-4 at Lucas Oil Stadium, Indianapolis Convention Center. Find out who won awards.
Big Buck Photo Contest opens in West Virginia
West Virginia’s third annual Big Buck Photo Contest invites hunters to submit a photo with a buck they harvest during a 2023 hunting season to win prizes.
Farm bill gets extension
The stopgap funding bill to keep the U.S. government open included a one-year extension of the 2018 farm bill.
The blind hog market is at hand
Marlin Clark weighs in on the grain markets before Thanksgiving.
National survey finds Thanksgiving costs down for Ohioans
For Ohio shoppers, the Thanksgiving dinner receipt will be slightly lower than the national average for the same market basket items at $59.24.
Ebert receives Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s Barnraiser award
Hundreds of people gathered last week for the Pennsylvania Farm Bureau's annual meeting, in Hershey, where policy was set and awards were given.
Has Shell Polymers Monaca been a good neighbor? Community weighs in at rally
One year after Potter Township's Shell ethane cracker plant opened, residents and environmental activists hold a rally in Irvine Park calling for change.
Dead trees host life after death
To some, dead trees are an eyesore. But nature columnist Tami Gingrich thinks beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
Ohio Farm Bureau names new Young Ag Professionals committee members
Six people were named to fill four seats on the Ohio YAP state committee, who suggest, develop and conduct activities that provide opportunities for young OFBF members.
Alpaca farm hosts turkey giveaway for families in need
Scott Westberg opened his alpaca farm, Pure Passions Farms, in the fall of 2022. Now, he wants to support local families by providing a turkey and Thanksgiving sides to those in need.
