Roundup of 4-H news for May 7, 2020
Catch up on 4-H news from Village Varieties 4-H club, Granny's Kids 4-H club and Loudonville Boys and Girls 4-H club.
Ohio’s thoroughbred horse racing running on empty
About 800 thoroughbred horses are stuck in limbo at Mahoning Valley Race Course until Gov. Mike DeWine allows horse racing to continue.
Farmers lend a helping hand to communities in need
Farmers in Ohio and Pennsylvania are donating meat, milk and time to families in need that were impacted by COVID-19.
Under 200 applied to grow hemp in Ohio; industry not surprised
Despite the enthusiasm for the legalization of hemp, Ohio Department of Agriculture received 198 applications for hemp cultivation for the 2020 growing season.
How to help wildlife in the spring, and year-round
Although it’s not wise to try to care for baby animals in the spring, there are still things you can do to help wildlife in your backyard.
Marion County Fair cancels due to COVID-19 concerns
The 2020 Marion County Fair has been canceled, due to public health concerns related to COVID-19. The fair is still planning to hold shows for junior fair exhibitors and will be working with its local Ohio State Extension office to organize those.
Zane Trace FFA members participate in competition to to eliminate hunger and food insecurity
Freshmen Zane Trace FFA members Macy Long, Grace Jenkins and Madeline Marlo recently participated in the Ohio Youth Institute of the World Food Prize.
Roundup of 4-H news for April 30, 2020
The Mahoning County Junior Fair board had a virtual meeting on April 23. The 2020 officers were elected prior to the meeting using an online ballot.
Chatham University creates Pa. farm directory
The Center for Regional Agriculture, Food and Transformation directory is aimed at helping people navigate local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Work to close digital divide continues
Rural areas lag behind urban areas in broadband access. Many think public and private work are both essential as work to close the digital divide continues.
