Tuesday, April 7, 2026
The FFA’ers who earned state Star awards, or Stars Over Ohio, celebrated following their introduction during the state convention May 2-3. Pictured (L-R) Cody Clark, Zane Trace FFA; Madison Whitt, Ridgewood FFA; Jacob Wuebker, Versailles FFA; and Montgomery Boes, Upper Sandusky FFA. (Mickayla Overholt photo.)

During the 91st Ohio FFA State Convention many awards were presented to FFA members throughout Ohio.
corn kernels and dollar bills

Students are invited to sign up for the 2019 College Aggies Online (CAO) scholarship competition.
Megan Neville

Megan Neville caught a 40-inch channel catfish in a farm pond near Lisbon, Ohio on April 22, 2019.
A farm mom walking around the farm during a busy day of work.

On Mother's Day shout out your farm mom when posting a photo or video using #bestfarmmomever and be featured on the Farm and Dairy website and social media.

Cinco de Mayo is a minor holiday in Mexico but has grown into a popular celebration of Mexican culture in the United States.
American flag

Farmers often feel powerless to change rules and regulations. However, farmers can cultivate change collectively through ag advocacy.
OSU Mansfield, micro-farm, local food,

The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research has awarded a grant to Ohio State University at Mansfield to launch a $2 million urban food system project.
gardening news

Catch up on local gardening news from Geauga, Jefferson and Medina counties in Ohio.
grazing cattle

Bovine tuberculosis was recently confirmed in a beef herd in Alpena County, Michigan.
heifers

The Ohio Holstein Spring Heifer Sale was held April 20 at the Wayne County Fairgrounds in Wooster, averaging $1,007 on all consignments.