Grandstand fundraising continues
SIDNEY — An update on the fundraising activities for the new grandstand at the Shelby County Fairgrounds was presented during the Aug 17 meeting...
Heilers win Farm Bureau’s Excellence in Agriculture award
COLUMBUS — Aaron and Sarah Heilers of Anna were named Tuesday the winners of Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s 2016 Excellence in Agriculture Award. The...
Cooper Family Foundation supports Wright State students
CELINA – For over 50 years, the Western Ohio Educational Foundation (WOEF) has responded to the educational needs of residents in Auglaize, Darke, Mercer...
OEFFA to help Ohio invest in future of agriculture
COLUMBUS — The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association (OEFFA) has announced its new Begin Farming Program, which will provide aspiring and new farmers...
Seminar to help farmers, small businesses identify health care options
COLUMBUS — Owners of small businesses and farms will learn how to choose the best employee health care options by attending a seminar presented...
Anna FFA Officers run activities at Camp
ANNA — Over the summer, Anna’s FFA Officer Team ran a station at Conservation Day Camp.The children worked together to do several activities using...
Farm field day set for Wednesday
The Ohio No-Till Summer Field Day will be this Wednesday, Aug. 31, on the Jan Layman Farm, Township Road 119, Kenton. On-site registration is...
75 years of showing horses
SIDNEY — The Barhorst family, of Fort Loramie, was recently honored with 75 years of showing Belgian Draft horses at the Ohio State Fair.“I...
Scherf receives national honor
COLUMBUS — Jeremy Scherf, a service forester for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) in eastern Ohio, received the pinnacle honor of being...
McGinnis honored as Forest Conservationist of the Year
COLUMBUS — Stephen McGinnis, a service forester for the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR), was selected as the Forest Conservationist of the Year...