Yearly Archives: 2017
Ohio FFA officer looks back at his year of service
"I changed my mentality from 'make a difference,' to 'help others make a difference.'" -- Ryan Matthews on his year as an Ohio FFA state officer. Read more in his own words:
US vs. Brace, the 30-year battle
Pennsylvania farmer Robert Brace has paid more than a million dollars in legal fees and fines in a 30-year land battle with the federal government.
Farm and Dairy goes underground with the Smallsreeds
We traveled underground with Art and Eileen Smallsreed, of Newton Falls, Ohio, in April to Kartchner Caverns State Park, in southeast Arizona, near Tombstone....
Solve this hidden antique tool mystery
With the mystery of our hand cranked bending roller solved, we are on to our next antique tool. Can you help us figure our how it was used?
Tune into Ohio FFA convention coverage
Farm and Dairy will be at the Ohio FFA Convention May 4 to 5.
American Dairy Science Association to help producers
The conference will be held June 25, in Pittsburgh, and will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $75 per person and includes lunch.
Roundup of FFA news for May 4, 2017
The Lorain County JVS FFA hosted its recognition banquet recently, with 120 guest and 44 FFA members in attendance.
Pa. homeowners warned about mine subsidence risks
The Pennsylvania DEP urges homeowners to check updated mine maps to determine if their home or other buildings are at risk of mine subsidence.
Pa. apple growers vote yes on new program
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture announced April 26 that state apple growers voted in favor of a new Pennsylvania Apple Program.
Scholarships offered to minorities
Open applications are available for the 2017 Ohio Minority Engineering Student Scholarship Program.


















