Thrifty Farmers hold final meeting of year
SIDNEY — The Thrifty Farmers 4-H Club held its final meeting of the year recently. Former President Molly Batcheldeer called the meeting to order.Elections...
Smokey Bear to visit Forestry Field Day
SIDNEY — The Shelby Soil and Water Conservation District’s annual Forestry Field Day will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16, from 1 to 4...
Botkins livestock, horse judging teams make splash at national competitions
BOTKINS — It’s been a big year for the Botkins FFA. After their General Livestock Team and Equine Team both did very well in...
Paper Clover Campaign begins Wednesday
SIDNEY — Tractor Supply Company, in partnership with National 4-H Council, is announcing the October launch of the 2016 Fall Paper Clover Campaign. From...
Fish fingerling sale planned
SIDNEY — The Shelby Soil and Water Conservation District is currently holding the annual fish fingerling sale. We will be taking orders until noon,...
Forestry Field Day set for Oct. 16
The Shelby County Forestry Field Day will be held on Sunday, Oct. 16 from 1 to 4 p.m. This free family event will provide...
Farmland Leasing Workshop, aquaculture programs scheduled
There will be a Farmland Leasing Workshop on Monday, Oct. 17, from 10 a.m. to noon, at the OSU Miami County Extension office (Old...
September is “Agriculture” Month
COLUMBUS – Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted announced recently the Ohio Business Profile program will feature “Ohio Agriculture” throughout the month of September....
Pohlman named OFBF’s Outstanding Young Farmer
COLUMBUS – Craig Pohlman, of Venedocia, has been named winner of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s 2016 Outstanding Young Farmer Award. The contest is designed...
Bensman serves on OFBF committee
COLUMBUS – Mike Bensman, of Sidney, is serving on the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee. Bensman is the state trustee representing Auglaize,...
