Farm safety priority with agritourism rise
HARTFORD, Conn. — With the growth of agritourism and more people visiting local farms, states including Ohio and Connecticut officials are joining other states...
Farm Science Review important event for farmers
Farm Science Review is gonna be here soon! Monday, Sept. 19, is the last day to get tickets at our OSU Extension office. Buying...
Bensman on Ohio Farm Bureau Policy Development Committee
COLUMBUS — Mike Bensman of Sidney is serving on the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee. Bensman is the state trustee representing Auglaize,...
Harvest season goes hand-in-hand with safety
As I was out and about a bit more this past week, I saw some beautiful sights: It’s September. Soybeans are turning color to...
2016 Michigan Apple crop expected to hit 31 million bushels
CHICAGO — Michigan’s apple growers will harvest approximately 31 million bushels (1.302 billion pounds) of apples this year, according to the official crop estimate...
FFA member prepares for sale
FORT LORAMIE — Fort Loramie FFA Member, Carlie Bergman, is looking forward to selling her mums once again this fall.Bergman began growing her mums...
2016 Shelby County Farm Tour coming soon
SIDNEY — Excitement is building as the Shelby County Farm Tour is coming up on Sunday, Sept. 18, from 1 to5 pm. Three farms,...
Recycling, training and touring planned
Just a reminder: Scrap Tire Disposal Day will be held at the Shelby County Fairgrounds this coming Saturday, Sept. 10, 8 a.m. to noon....
Introduction to fishing event set
PEEBLES — On Thursday, Sept. 15, 2016 the Soil and Water Conservation Districts of Brown, Adams and Highland counties will present the fourth event...
Showcase Day to help growers resolve crop production challenges
TROY – Growers in the Troy, Ohio, area are invited to visit the Showcase Day on Sept. 8 and learn about the most recent...
