Roundup of FFA news for Nov. 1, 2018
Catch up on local news from River Valley FFA and Lorain County JVS.
Diversity to highlight shepherd’s sheep symposium
The 2018 Buckeye Shepherd's Symposium will concentrate on a wide range of topics related to the success of the sheep operation, both now and in the future.
Young shepherd’s program will be educational, social
The Ohio Sheep Industry will host a Young Shepherd's Assembly Program to begin the process of "handing the Ohio Sheep Industry" over to the next generation.
I miss the Halloween tricks, treats
Kymberly Foster Seabolt details how Halloweens have changed since her children have entered college. What happened to the candy tax?
Ohioans win national tree farm award
Randy and Koral Clum, who own a certified tree farm in Harrison County, Ohio, have been named the 2018 National Outstanding Tree Farmer of the Year.
Lake Erie algae bloom less severe than expected
Although harmful algal blooms have plagued Lake Erie for most of the past decade, this year's bloom is lower than scientists expected.
Food hubs connect healthy food, farms, and communities
The Building Regional Food Hubs Conference will host Ohio food leaders to discuss the challenges and opportunities for producers in food hub models.
How to identify and destroy spotted lanternfly egg masses
From fall to spring, destroying spotted lanternfly egg masses helps stop the spread of the invasive pest. Learn how to identify and dispose of them.
EPA rule exempts farms from emissions reporting
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency may exempt livestock farmers from reporting the routine emissions from their farms to state and local authorities.
Cargill develops robotic cattle driver
The robotic cattle driver is currently used at processing plants, but multiple uses within the livestock industry are possible.
