A roundup of FFA news for June 16, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Firelands and Wellington FFA chapters.
New Ohio agritourism law provides clarity, protection for operators
On May 17, Gov. John Kasich signed Senate Bill 75, which defines agritourism, offers protections for agritourism operators, and addresses other issues.
Organic grain is gaining ground
A report from the Organic Trade Association showed the organic sector posted its largest-ever dollar gain in 2015.
Farmhouse Blooms: Not your average flower shop
According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service 2014 agriculture survey, there was $1.4 million in flower sales in Ohio and $458 million in cut flower sales in the United States.
How to control groundhogs
The groundhog is famous for one day in February, a nuisance most of the rest.
Fighting world hunger, one small, indoor vertical farm at a time
In Berlin, Germany, you might bump into a small, indoor vertical farm as you wheel your cart down the supermarket's produce aisle.
Smithville Historical Society keeps legacy alive at Pioneer Village
The Smithville Historical Society's Pioneer Village recreates heritage of early founders.
Farms on Indiana Dairy Trail welcome visitors
The Northern Indiana Dairy Trail, co-sponsored by Purdue Extension, will take place June 18 and 25, with five to six dairy farms open to the public from noon to 5 p.m. each day.
NFU farm safety videos aim to reduce accidents
National Farmers Union offers videos to enhance farm safety.
Krikke family has engineered way to good farm stewardship
Huron County family focuses on producing pork in an environmentally responsible way.
