A roundup of FFA news for the week of Jan. 21, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Pennsylvania FFA's midwinter convention as well as the Black River, Hillsdale and Smithville FFA chapters.
Ohio Safe Room rebate program now accepting applications
The program provides a rebate for the purchase, construction and installation of tornado safe rooms for Ohio homeowners.
A roundup of 4-H news for the week of Jan. 21, 2016
This week's roundup includes news from the Lone Rangers, Circle 62 and Western Reserve Rangers 4-H clubs.
Central State University garners federal funds to cultivate ag students
Central State University has secured $2 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Natural Resources Conservation Service to support the development of a well-qualified and diverse pool of students interested in agriculture/engineering.
Holstein sets new milk record: 74,650 pounds
A Holstein in Wisconsin, Bur-Wall Buckeye Gigi, has set a national milk production record of 74,650 pounds of milk, with 2,126 pounds of fat and 2,142 pounds of protein.
Rauch family overcomes struggles
Sometimes it is all hands on deck at Rauclif Farms, in Little Hocking, Ohio, but Bradley and Katie Marks, Jody and Jamey Rauch and the rest of the Rauch family have all found their roles on the family farm. The farm has had its fair share of struggles and triumphs, but farming is something this family loves to do.
North Carolina 10-year-old earns $1,000 savings bond for growing giant cabbage
Growing giant produce pays off.
Produce growers gearing up for new FDA rules
New rules go into effect Jan. 26, but producers still have time to comply.
‘Can I get five … 10 … how about 15 … SOLD!’
The Pennsylvania Auctioneers Bid Calling Contest took place at the Pennsylvania Farm Show, Jan. 13.
Chesapeake Bay farmers to be surveyed on use of conservation
Several ag and governmental organizations have partnered to develop a survey that will ask producers to document conservation.
