Roundup of FFA news for Aug. 14, 2024
Catch up on FFA news from Zane Trace FFA and West Holmes FFA.
2024 Summit County Fair Livestock Auction results
The 2024 Summit County Fair Livestock Auction on July 27 brought in $224,415.75 from 188 lots.
2024 Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions
The Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions livestock auction brought in $26,500 this year. The event was held Aug. 4 in the WCOL Celeste Center.
Crop production report hurts grain prices
Marlin Clark weighs current conditions in the grain markets to explain the continued slide of corn, soybean and wheat prices.
Farm and Dairy staff wins national, international awards
Reporter Liz Partsch, Editor Rachel Wagoner and Art Director David Hartong received honors in two contests.
Farmer answers calling to plant Lavender Meadows Farm
Vicki Wissler was inspired to open up Lavender Meadows Farm at the age of 60 after her kids moved out of the house; now her lavender plants are flourishing.
ODNR offers special deer hunts on eight state nature preserves
The ODNR Division of Natural Areas and Preserves will host special deer hunts at eight state nature preserves across Ohio during the 2024-25 hunting season.
Ohio residents asked to report sightings of turkeys and grouse
ODNR Division of Wildlife is asking the public to report sightings of wild turkeys and ruffed grouse this summer for its annual population surveys.
Ohio aircraft owner receives Gold ‘Lindy’ award at EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024
Michael Porter from East Liverpool, Ohio, recently received the Gold “Lindy” award at the Experimental Aircraft Association’s EAA AirVenture Oshkosh 2024.
ODNR’s Jason Fallon inducted into Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame
Jason Fallon was inducted into the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame on Aug. 1 for his service and dedication to managing the Natural Resources Park.
