The New Haven Chamber of Commerce is planning to host the Annual Ag Appreciation Day on Wednesday, August 3, 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Jefferson Township Park. A Pancake and Sausage Breakfast will be provided by the Heritage and Woodlan FFA. The Chamber Ag Appreciation Day is a major promotional event for member businesses. Each…
Category: Farming
Master Gardener Volunteers to Hold Garden Treasures Contest
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By: Karen Jacobs, OSU Extension, Master Gardener Volunteer, Paulding County If thoughts of winter are swiftly being replaced by visions of sunshine yellow daffodils, cherry red tulips and tiny crocuses, if you are dreaming of a colorful landscape and if your hands are itching to dig in the soil, then the Master Gardeners Volunteers of…
Paulding FFA Members Are Growing
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By: Chantal Monnier, Reporter The Paulding FFA Chapter and FFA Alumni members have been busy preparing for their annual plant event. From mixing soils, planting seeds, transplanting plant starts to labeling, cleaning and watering, the students have been learning in a hands-on environment. They have enhanced their knowledge of plant products and greenhouse operations, while…
Cooper Farms Completes New Sow Farm
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Cooper Farms held an open house and ribbon cutting on April 22 for their new sow hog farm, Pheasant Run, located in Mark Center, Ohio. The new farm will be home to female hogs and their piglets. Utilizing state of the art technology, Pheasant Run takes farming to a new level. “We like to…
24-hour Windstorm Takes Land from the County
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This past Friday and Saturday there was a large windstorm passing through the region with high wind gusts. This happens quite frequently in the winter with snow and will even fill in the ditches with the pretty white stuff. This time it happened when the temperatures were hitting 50+ degrees, where the ground was bare…
WOODLAN FFA ATTENDS PLT WORKSHOP
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By: Kyle Nahrwold, Woodlan FFA Reporter Woodlan FFA members participated in the Indiana State FFA PLT workshop held at the FFA Leadership Center located near Trafalgar, Indiana. PLT (Premier Leadership Training) is a specially designed workshop for all Indiana State Officers, Section Directors, District officers, State Chorus Officers and State Band Officers to be trained…
Ken Conkle and His Garden
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By: Kimberly Smith Last year, around the beginning of spring, a citizen of Antwerp who goes by Ken Conkle started a community garden for himself and the community of Antwerp. I couldn’t help myself but to wonder why he spontaneously grew a garden… so why did he? Mr. Conkle has a burning passion and has…
Aug. 12 Soil Health Field Day Promotes Agricultural Evolution
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Soil Health Partnership hosts Harlan event to share environmental, economic benefits of best practices (ST. LOUIS) – Providing food, fuel and fiber for a growing population without harming resources for future generations is one of agriculture’s greatest challenges. But the nation’s farmers are a resourceful lot, with many embracing innovative technology and practices to achieve…
East Allen FFA
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Stutzman awarded Hoosier Degree Paige Stutzman, daughter of Dwayne and Julie Stutzman of Harlan, IN, was awarded Indiana FFA’s highest degree that can be bestowed upon a FFA member. Paige was awarded her Hoosier Degree during the 86th State FFA Convention held on the campus of Purdue University. The Hoosier Degree is based on a…
Safety First Farm Seminar in Paulding
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Paulding County OSU Extension Office planned a special safety seminar for Paulding County residents. The informative meeting brought people from around the county and taught farms about the potential dangers of grain and how to narrow risks around the equipment and grain. The Friday evening event began at 6:30 pm at the Fairgrounds. Ed Bohn…
Ohio House Agriculture Committee Receives Status Update on Avian Flu
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The Ohio House of Representatives Agriculture and Rural Development Committee received a status update today from State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Forshey and Executive Vice President Jim Chakeres of the Ohio Poultry Association regarding Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI or avian flu), an extremely contagious virus that primarily affects domestic poultry and is believed to be…
Grain Bin Rescue Training — This Friday!
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On-farm grain bins can be deadly traps. Farm Safety training is not optional in today’s work environments. By Sarah Noggle, OSU Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources, Paulding County How many of you have ever watched the ABC television show, “In an Instant?” The episode aired on Saturday night, April 4, 2015 and is one…
Woodlan FFA Receives 2nd & 5th Place in the State FFA Entomology CDE
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Woodlan FFA teams finished 2nd and 5th in the State FFA Entomology Career Development Event held on the campus of Purdue University, West Lafayette. The Entomology CDE includes correctly identifying insect specimens, listing the Order in which the insect belongs, and answering quiz questions about insects, pesticides and entomology in general. Kaitlyn Castleman placed 1st…
