The Waterman Agricultural and Natural Resources Laboratory in Columbus will soon be home to The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) new state-of-the-art dairy facility, replacing the outdated 1972 structure demolished in March. “We’re making exciting progress,” Graham Cochran, CFAES associate dean for operations, said. “Construction will start soon with…
Wednesday, June 12, 2024: Market Rabbit Show: 1st Place Single Fryer Class 1 – Addilynn Gerardot 2nd Place Single Fryer Class 1 – Maddox Treece 1st Place Singler Fryer Class 2 – Camryn McAlexander 2nd Place Single Fryer Class 2 – Civil Pumphrey 1st Place Single Fryer Class 3 – KatieAnna Baumle 2nd Place Single…
Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) recently announced that Jim Cooper and Gary Cooper of Cooper Farms were named finalists for the Entrepreneur Of The Year® 2024 Michigan and Northwest Ohio Award. Now in its 38th year, Entrepreneur Of The Year is the preeminent competitive business award for audacious leaders who disrupt markets, revolutionize sectors…
Sunday June 9, 2024: Dog Show: Showmanship Junior A – 1st Place Addison Clemens Showmanship Junior B – 1st place Drew McClure, 2nd Place Brianna McClure, 3rd place Gracelyn Miller Showmanship Intermediate A – 1st Place Kendyl Akers Showmanship Intermediate B – 1st Place Elizabeth Graham, 2nd Place Chloe Trausch, 3rd Place Faith Jacobs Showmanship…
By: Addy Hunt Paulding FFA Reporter The Paulding FFA officer team this year consists of President Grace Goyings, Vice President Jalyn Klopfenstein, Secretary Brooklyn Schlatter, Treasurer Brooke Kilgore, Reporter Addy Hunt, Sentinel Tori Schlatter, Student Advisor Blake Rhonehouse, Parliamentarian Johnny Lipps, and Chaplain Myrriah Manz, along with Ag Education Teacher and FFA advisor Mrs.…
On Monday evening following the Paulding County 4-H Fair Parade, the 4-H Jr Fair King & Queen Coronation took place. Paulding County Commissioner Mark Holtsberry was the MC for the event and he introduced the 2024 Fair Royal Court to those in attendance. Earlier in the afternoon the Jr. King and Jr. Queen and Prince…
Members of Woodlan FFA recently interviewed and awarded the new officers for 2024-2025 school year! From the far left: Piper Palmer (student advisor), Miley Reynolds (reporter), Tyler Guise (vise president), Jacob Warden (treasurer), Calahan Spieth (president), Savanah Hopper (secretary), and Vivian Emenheiser (sentinel).
By: Addy Hunt, Paulding FFA Reporter The Paulding FFA Chapter recently took 36 students to the Ohio FFA State Convention held on May 1st-3rd at the Ohio State Fairgrounds. The chapter left on May 1st in their matching FFA state convention shirts sponsored by Might Cubes and Dumpsters and visited the Columbus Zoo on the…
By: Addy Hunt, Paulding FFA Reporter Friday, April 26th the Paulding FFA Chapter held its annual petting zoo with over 800 students and staff attending. FFA members volunteered to bring in their animals for students and staff to enjoy. The elementary students truly enjoy this day because they get to pet and interact with livestock…
By: Addy Hunt, Paulding FFA Reporter On Saturday, April 6th, 2024 the Paulding FFA chapter held its 97th Annual FFA Banquet. Several people attended the banquet including community, alumni, and staff members. There were 375 people who attended the banquet. The theme for this year’s banquet was “Glory Days In The FFA.” Several awards were…
By: Staci Miller, Paulding Ag Education Teacher In honor of National Ag Day which was March 19th, the Paulding FFA planned a Tractor Safety day to educate youth about tractors and farm equipment. The Paulding FFA Chapter held their annual Tractor Drive-in day on Friday, March 24th to celebrate National Ag Day. The chapter felt…
A Women’s Tractor Safety and Operations event is scheduled for Monday, April 8th, 2024 at the Truland Equipment site in Edgerton, OH. It will take place from 5:30-8:30 p.m. This event is a partnership between Williams and Steuben County Extension and is sponsored by Truland Equipment. The program is geared toward women in agriculture but…
By: Elizabeth Bok Fairview FFA held their annual Pancake Breakfast on February 24th, from 8-11 am. A great deal of preparation and work had been put into this event. This event is run entirely by the chapter members. Many businesses and families generously donated silent auction items and funding for food supplies. The chapter used…
