A roundup of 4-H news for May 5, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Flockmasters, Washington County, Mahoning County Capriculturists, Geauga County Dairymen and the Pinelakers 4-H clubs.
Union sues Ohio to keep prison farms open
As prison farms prepare to sell livestock, union sues for more time.
Pennsylvania officials collaborate on Chesapeake Bay watershed farm inspections
The Pennsylvania DEP and county conservation districts will conduct farm inspections in the Chesapeake Bay watershed as part of the “Bay Reboot” strategy.
Meet bison, our first official national mammal
On May 9, President Obama named bison the official national mammal.
Adam Sharp named executive VP of Ohio Farm Bureau
Ohio Farm Bureau names Adam Sharp new executive vice president.
Dr. Lonnie J. King appointed acting dean of College of Food, Ag, and Environmental...
King will serve in this capacity while Bruce McPheron serves as interim provost for the university.
FFA members learn to make an impact
Thousands of FFA members and guests attended the 88th annual Ohio FFA Convention, May 5 and 6, in Columbus.
USDA adds 800,000 acres to CRP
USDA raised the bar in the latest round of CRP enrollment, weighing environmental factors plus cost, including wildlife enhancement, water quality, soil erosion, enduring benefits, and air quality.
Bees create buzz with annual 4-H challenge
Thousands of students in Ohio and seven other states will learn why bees dancing is a vital aspect of honeybee pollination as they participate in this year's 4-H Ag Innovations Experience, the Honey Bee Challenge.
Ohio farmers, researcher needs a few soybean fields for pollinator study
What pollinators are active in Ohio soybean crops? An Ohio State researcher wants to find out, but needs some help.
