Upper man graduates from ag leader program COLUMBUS — Nate Bair of Upper Sandusky is one of 24 farmers and agribusiness professionals who recently graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s AgriPOWER Leadership Institute Class VIII. The intensive, yearlong training program helps participants become effective community leaders and advocates for agriculture. Read More
ASA welcomes EPA’s decision WASHINGTON — The American Soybean Association welcomed news from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that the agency would deny a petition to remove the crop protection tool chlorpyrifos from the market. ASA President and Roseville, Illinois., soybean farmer Ron Moore issued a statement highlighting the science-based nature of EPA’s action and calling on EPA to continue on such a path when reviewing future traits. Read More
Organic producers able to apply for reimbursements with FSA Organic Producers and Handlers May Apply for Certification Cost Share Reimbursements; Expanded Eligibility for Transition and State Certification Cost As of March 20, organic producers and handlers are able to visit more than 2,100 USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) offices to apply for federal reimbursement to assist with the cost of receiving and maintaining organic or transitional certification. Read More
Carney fills new position at Ohio FB COLUMBUS — Adam Carney of Plain City has been named director of membership sales for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation. Carney brings more than 10 years of sales and sales leadership experience to the newly created position. Read More
ODNR releases latest reports The Ohio Department of Natural Resources recently released its latest reports. Central Ohio – Wildlife District One Read More
Crawford SWCD offering scholarship for Ohio Forestry and Wildlife camp Crawford Soil and Water Conservation District will sponsor full scholarships of $375, for two high school students to attend the Ohio Forestry and Wildlife Conservation Camp this summer. The one-week resident camp is at FFA Camp Muskingum in Carroll County and takes place June 11-16. Read More
Fahle wins DC-U Madness title Four hours prior to tip-off of the game that would decide the winner of March Madness, the champions of the first DC-U Madness hoop shoot and canned food drive were named. Read More
Carey Council goes ahead with moment of silence CAREY — Carey Council affirmed its intention to legislate a moment of silence and the Pledge of Allegiance at the beginning of its meetings Monday, with new Mayor Jennifer Rathburn at the head of the table for the first time. Read More
Carey man wins 1st Big Buck contest SYCAMORE — Tom and Barb Davidson announced the winner of the inaugural Wyandot County Big Buck Contest on Saturday afternoon surrounded by about 100 family members, friends and supporters at Roger’s Lake Conversation Club in rural Sycamore. Read More
Hundreds attends Wynford luncheon, arts festival BUCYRUS — More than 200 people enjoyed an afternoon of free lunch, art and music Sunday at Wynford Elementary School. “We feel it’s important to give back to the families and allow them to come in and for the kids to showcase their talents musically and artistically,” Superintendent Fred Fox said. Read More