Roundup of 4-H news for March 16, 2023
Catch up on local 4-H news from the Circle 62 4-H Club and the Geauga beef and swine 4-H club.
EPA expands soil testing on farms around train derailment site
After weeks of pressure from farmers, lawmakers and community leaders, the U.S. EPA expanded its sampling radius for dioxin and other soil contaminants.
Donations arrive from Indianapolis for farmers, pet owners affected by train derailment
In all, 17 tons of feed, hay, straw and supplies were delivered to Kaylee Ball and Chase Brown’s farm to be donated to those in need.
COBA/Select Sires offers 2023-2024 scholarship
The COBA/Select Sires Board of Directors wishes to recognize the efforts and aspirations of college students from member-owner-customer herds.
GROWMARK offers 55 scholarships valued at $2,000 each
The GROWMARK Foundation is offering scholarships to students studying agriculture and business at colleges, universities and technical schools.
How to patch a torn sleeping bag
Patching a tear in your sleeping bag while it’s small will ensure the tear won’t spread and can extend the life of your sleeping bag for years to come.
Huron County Farm Bureau offers scholarships
Huron County Farm Bureau is offering scholarship opportunities to students pursuing post-secondary education.
Dairy Farmers of America offers scholarships
Dairy Farmers of America’s Mideast Area Council is offering five $1,000 scholarships to Mideast Area high school seniors and college students.
Erie County Farm Bureau offers scholarships
Erie County Farm Bureau is offering scholarship opportunities to students pursuing post-secondary education.
Pennsylvania adds farms to preservation
Pennsylvania added 3,047 acres on 32 farms in 21 counties to its list of farms protected from future residential or commercial development on Feb. 24.
