A roundup of FFA news for March 10, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Northwestern, Crestview, Zane Trace, Black River, Firelands, West Holmes, Loudonville and Hillsdale FFA chapters.
A roundup of 4-H news for March 10, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Geauga Dairymen 4-H club.
EPA releases mapping tool to protect drinking water
The tool provides the public, water system operators, state programs, and federal agencies with critical information.
Community Food Initiatives gets community involved to fight food insecurity in Athens County
One in five people in Athens County are food insecure, lacking reliable access to affordable, nutritious food.
Keeping horses healthy
Senior horses require special attention to ensure their comfort as they get older. Exercise, weight monitoring, dental care and regular veterinary appointments keep an aging horse healthy.
Palmer amaranth: Find it, stop it
Palmer amaranth is a member of the pigweed family and is spreading across the U.S.A.
Crop insurance deadline nears for Ohio producers
Current policyholders who wish to make changes to their existing policies also have until the sales closing date to do so.
“Safety is no accident”: Agricultural Safety Awareness Program Week
Attention to safety must be given to all facets of farming, from ATVs and tractors to grain bins and rural roads.
Members support Trupointe and Sunrise co-ops merger
Co-Op members made their voices heard and voted in favor of a merger between two of the largest co-ops in western Ohio.
Eliminating GMOs would raise food prices
If there was a ban on GMO crops in the US, consumers could expect food prices to rise 1-2 percent per year, and an increase in greenhouse gas emissions.
