Roundup of FFA news for Nov. 30, 2017
The Zane Trace FFA Food Science Team placed first out of 13 teams in the District 7 contest Nov. 13.
Huron County man indicted for stealing grain
Richard J. Schwan, 78, of Monroeville, was arrested Nov. 27. He is accused of selling grain on behalf of 35 farmers and keeping $3.5 million in profits.
Pa. plans farm succession program in Erie County
To help farm families start their succession planning process, Penn State Extension is offering a new interactive program, “What’s your exit strategy?”
Penn State offers insect identification services
One person who does not flinch when insects are nearby is Michael Skvarla, director of the Insect Identification Lab at Penn State.
New grazing concept benefits the bird and herd
Ohio’s Northern Bobwhite in Grasslands project is designed to help bring back the quail that were once an integral part of Ohio’s landscape.
Farmers get 11 cents of holiday food dollar
Farmers and ranchers take home just 11.4 cents from every dollar that consumers spend on their Thanksgiving dinner meals.
Pry family promotes conservation with forestry
Located along the headwaters of the Sandusky River, the Pry Family Tree Farm is a family treasure and an important part of conservation.
Roundup of FFA news for Nov. 23, 2017
On Oct. 24-28, three members of the Black River Agricultural Education program traveled to Indianapolis, Indiana, for the 90th National FFA Convention.
Penn State online dairy course expands
After a successful launch, the Dairy Production and Management MOOC is now offered in five languages — English, Spanish, Bulgarian, Chinese and Portuguese.
CAB seeks barns for anniversary promotion
To commemorate 40 years, Certified Angus Beef brand will paint their logo on 40 barns across the United States.
