This summer the Ohio Farm Bureau is once again partnering with Ohio FFA to to sponsor the 2013 Ohio Leadership Camp, June 21 - 24, 2013 at Camp Muskingum in Carrollton, Ohio. Huron County Farm Bureau is offering scholarships for youth ages 14 - 17 years to attend and experience this unique and fun time while developing leadership potential. Want more info? Download the information provided or c...
Agricultural nutrient management and water quality is an issue that has been receiving a lot of attention. Recent water quality challenges have placed new expectations on farmers regarding nutrient management. Government, special interest groups, the media and the public expect farmers to help cleanup the state’s water resources. Sign up to attend the online meeting and receive the latest informat...
World renowned animal handling pioneer and subject of an HBO movie about her life, Dr. Temple Grandin, will headline the first ever Animals for Life Summit.The Animals For Life Summit will generate healthy discussion about the many facets of the human-animal bond. Other Summit discussions will highlight aspects of human-animal relationships that include the associations between human health and pe...
Water quality, taxation and energy development topped the policy issues addressed during the 94th annual meeting of the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation (OFBF) held November 28-30 in Columbus.A highlight of the event was a speech from Gov. John Kasich, who then took questions from the delegates.During the policy session, delegates addressed the challenges of keeping farm nutrients out of the state’s wa...
Huron County’s D & D Smith Winery are now listed on the buying local directory on OurOhio.org and are new Farm Bureau members. Please visit http://ourohio.org/map/ohfb_map_content.html for more information. ...
<!--[if gte mso 9]><xml> </xml><![endif]--> The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) is accepting applications to help producers improve water and air quality, build healthier soil, improve grazing and forest lands, conserve energy, enhance organic operations, and achieve other environmental benefits.NRCS has directed over $1...
Please see the attached flyer for information regarding a FARM Rescue Training that will take place August 4 at Sunrise Cooperative, 1981 Fitchville River Rd., Wakeman. Cost is $10 and you must register by July 31. ...
Huron County Farm Bureau will hold their Fifth Annual Appreciation Day on Saturday, July 21. Join fellow Farm Bureau members to learn about all of your benefits and how to get the most out of your Farm Bureau membership. Check out a Chevrolet truck that will be on display from Norwalk Kasper Chevrolet Buick and help us fill it with non-perishable food items to be donated to a local food pantry. ...
Huron County elected officials, representatives of government agencies, county commodity groups, and other organizations have been invited to discuss their concerns with the Huron County Farm Bureau at a policy development resource meeting to be held Thursday, June 21, 7 p.m. at Huron County Job & Family Services, 185 Shady Lane Dr., Norwalk. Hot appetizers and drinks will be served. "The pol...
Each year, Huron County Farm Bureau awards ag-related scholarships to graduating seniors and continuing education scholarships to college students studying an ag-related field. These scholarships were recently awarded to eight deserving individuals. Hayley Beck of Western Reserve High School and Tiffany Szabo of New London High School were recipients of the $500 Agriculture Scholarship. Hayley ...