Roundup of FFA news for Nov. 27, 2024
Catch up on local FFA news from River Valley FFA, Black River FFA, Zane Trace FFA, Waterford FFA, West Holmes FFA, Northwestern-Wayne FFA and East Knox FFA.
Ohio legislation would give $10M in emergency funding to farmers affected by drought
OHio House Bill 683, introduced by state Rep. Don Jones, R-Freeport, would give $10 million to soil and water conservation districts to spend on drought relief.
Ohio’s AgrAbility program keeps farmers with disabilities farming
As the average age of Ohio farmers increases, many face the risk of chronic illness and job-related accidents that might reduce their capacity to continue earning a living. That's where AgrAbility can help.
Pa. requires bulk milk testing for bird flu at processing plants
Pennsylvania will now require precautionary bulk testing of milk for highly pathogenic avian influenza from Pennsylvania farms as an added measure to prevent the spread of the H5N1 bird flu.
Apply now for shearing grants
The American Sheep Industry Association has once again set aside $15,000 in grants to assist developing shearers and mentors.
Two Pa. oil and gas operators pay $5 million for Clean Air violations
XTO Energy Inc. and Hilcorp Energy Company will pay $5 million for violating the Clean Air Act in a settlement with the U.S. Department of Justice and Environmental Protection Agency.
Ohio Christmas trees bring holiday cheer to troops abroad
Operation Evergreen brings Ohio-grown Christmas trees, ornaments and heartfelt cards to deployed service members, spreading holiday cheer abroad since 1995.
Roundup of FFA news for Nov. 21, 2024
Catch up on FFA news from Northwestern-Wayne FFA, Fayetteville FFA, Big Walnut – DACC FFA, Waterford FFA and Hillsdale FFA.
Roundup of 4-H news for Nov. 21, 2024
Catch up on 4-H news from Hicks and Hayseeds 4-H club and the 30th Global Youth Institute.
Youth turnout grows at 2024 Ohio National Poultry Show
Thousands of birds were registered for the largest junior poultry show in the country, the Ohio National Poultry Show, from Nov. 8-10 in Columbus, Ohio.
