A roundup of FFA news for the week of Dec. 5, 2013:
SMITHVILLE, Ohio — The Smithville FFA chapter members took a trip to Louisville, Ky. to attend the FFA National Convention.
The Smithville FFA members who...
Pa. has money available to convert fleet to natural gas vehicles
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection is sponsoring four natural gas vehicle (NGV) grant workshops in northwestern and northcentral Pa. in December.
Pa. hunters asked to donate venison to help the hungry
Hunters can help feed more than 1.5 million Pennsylvanians by donating deer meat through Hunters Sharing the Harvest.
ODNR approves grants to improve outdoor recreation
State and federal grants to help develop and improve public access for outdoor recreation facilities have been approved by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Estes Auctions deco chrome radios
MEDINA, Ohio — Estes Auctions held an auction of deco chrome radios Nov. 16. Bidders came from 19 states and Canada and China.
High sellers...
Partnership working to re-establish the hellbender
A team of Ohio conservationists is dedicated to re-establishing the endangered eastern hellbender, the largest amphibian in Ohio and one of the largest salamanders in the world, in areas it once occupied.
How to keep your holiday decorations safe for the family
The holiday countdown is on and it's time to get your house razzle-dazzle ready. But before you do, make sure to check that your lights and decorations are still in good working order after a year in storage.
Dairy farmer group urges more engagement
The incoming president of the National Milk Producers Federation recently urged dairy farmers to become more engaged in the organization and the policymaking process.
Asian Carp eDNA found in Ohio River
State officials from the Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission (PFBC) and the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources have confirmed that environmental DNA from the invasive Asian silver carp has been found in two water samples collected from the Ohio River.
MWCD selects firm for shoreline work, eyes Atwood Lake project
A New Philadelphia company has been awarded contracts to complete a total of 11 shoreline stabilization projects during the upcoming winter at Charles Mill and Seneca lakes.
