For approximately 30 years, the Wyandot County Sportsman Association has sponsored a fishing derby in the Upper Sandusky area for youth ages 1-15. This year’s even took place Sunday at Harrison Smith Park.

In order to comply with Farm Service Agency program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit the Wyandot County FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline. If current maps are needed, call the office so they are ready for pickup.

MANSFIELD — Ohio State University at Mansfield will host the Ohio woodland stewards program from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Aug. 5, and the deadline to register is July 29. Participants will learn how to diagnose common and uncommon tree problems and work with OSU Extension specialists to learn what trees need immediate attention and what is simply cosmetic.

BUCYRUS — The Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District will host a pond clinic from 5:30-8 p.m. June 29 at Mike and Andrea Stump’s pond at 2805 Shearer Road, Bucyrus. The event will be held rain or shine, and participants are asked to bring lawn chairs.

KENTON — The Hardin County Men’s Garden Club, with the assistance of Hardin County master gardeners, is sponsoring “An Evening Garden Affair” from 6-9 p.m. June 27 at Friendship Gardens of Hardin County, located at 960 Kohler St., Kenton.

Thirteen project members and four advisers recently attended the seventh meeting of the River Roundup 4-H club at John Stewart United Methodist Church. Nora Estes and the Ward and Herring families provided refreshments.

COLUMBUS — The Ohio Farm Bureau Federation is providing $200,000 for county Farm Bureau-led projects that help improve water quality in local communities. With additional matching funds from partnering organizations, the projects are expected to provide more than $460,000 in total resources.

The nomination period for local Farm Service Agency county committees began June 15. It is important for county committees to reflect America’s diversity.

COLUMBUS — The deadline is less than a week away for Ohio home cooks to submit their best culinary recipes for the 2016 Ohio State Fair. At this year’s fair, which runs from July 27 to Aug. 7, the Ohio Poultry Association once again will offer Ohio cooks opportunities to compete in three different culinary contests on July 30, including a new grilling competition.

BUCYRUS — The Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District will host a pasture clinic June 21 for area farmers and landowners interested in learning how to improve their grazing and pasture management skills. The field day will begin at 5:30 p.m. with a light meal, followed by the clinic for beginning and seasoned grazers or pasture owners.