Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 22, 2022
Catch up on local FFA news from Northridge FFA, Zane Trace FFA and Northwestern FFA.
Five Ohioans honored for extension work
A lifetime 4-H supporter, Ohio State Fair manager and three Darke County judges are being honored for their dedication to Ohio State University Extension.
Opioid update Promising trends in rural opioid misuse shown
A new poll shows increased awareness and willingness to talk about the opioid crisis among rural adults, compared to 2017.
Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board extends over-order premium to June
The Pennsylvania Milk Marketing Board extended the $1 per hundredweight premium for six months starting Jan. 1, saying it needed more time to consider a change to the over-order premium system.
Ohio Power Siting Board denies second solar project
The Ohio Power Siting Board denied Kingwood Solar’s application to construct a 175 megawatt solar farm in Greene County, citing overwhelming local opposition to the project.
How to grow your own Christmas tree
Learn how to grow your own native Christmas tree to plant at the end of the season to benefit wildlife and improve the ecosystem in your backyard.
Last ditch effort to reform agriculture labor in works
The Affordable and Secure Food Act would reform the H-2A visa program to provide year-round jobs and set up a pathway to a green card for farm workers.
When a farmer has to make hard decisions
Tarma Shena mulls what hard decisions look like when a dog doesn't work out.
Reintroduction of trumpeter swans an Ohio success story
Ohio started a reintroduction program for trumpeter swans in 1996. As of last year, there were 111 breeding pairs and 206 offspring in the state.
Ohio No-Till Conference held in Plain City
Water quality and cover crops were key topics at the Ohio No-Till Conference Dec. 7 in Plain City.
