Lorain County FFA’ers are learning by doing
The Lorain County JVS landscape and greenhouse management class received a grant to purchase three aeroponics towers which students are using to promote sustainable farm practices.
Roundup of 4-H news for Feb. 22, 2018
The Village Varieties 4-H Club met Feb. 13.
Columbiana County offers dairy scholarships
The Columbiana County Buckeye Dairy Booster Scholarship will provide one or two scholarships for Columbiana County dairy industry family members.
McPherons create new study abroad scholarship
Making international experiences possible for more students, Marilyn McPheron and her husband committed $50,000.
Penn State Beaver campus gets $50,000 to launch hub
Penn State University recently announced four new seed grants, each valued at $50,000, designed to bolster entrepreneurship and economic development.
Roundup of FFA news for Feb. 22, 2018
Catch up on FFA news from your local chapters — Urbana FFA, Black River FFA, Crestview FFA, Southeast FFA, Lorain County JVS FFA and Zane Trace FFA.
Author of The Fracking Debate to speak March 1
Daniel Raimi, author of The Fracking Debate: the Risks, Benefits, and Uncertainties of the Shale Revolution, will give a presentation at Penn State March 1.
Ginseng hunters reminded to note March deadline
American ginseng hunters are being reminded that uncertified root may not be possessed after March 31 without a weight receipt.
Pa. farmland preservation reaches $1 billion milestone
The Pennsylvania farmland preservation marked a milestone in the history of the nation-leading program, committing more than $1 billion since 1988.
Morgan, Guernsey counties offer conservation enhancement funding
Individuals interested in applying for the Conservation Enhancement and Outreach Project should make an appointment with a local NRCS conservationist.
