Join us for a fun filled adventure during the 2013 Logan County Fair! In its second year the "Ag Adventure" scavener hunt will take kids ages 5-14 on a journey around the fairgrouds, where they will learn more about how food gets to their tables. The event is also open to willing adults! The event will be Tuesday, July 9, 2013 from 1:00 pm-3:00 pm. Participants will pick up their passports at the ...
![[160x120]_Manure2.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_Manure2.jpg)
Grain and livestock and producers and landowners in Shelby and surrounding counties are encouraged to attend a free meeting to learn the latest on the 4-R’ s of Nutrient Management. This meeting will be held June 10, 2013 from 7 pm to 9:30 pm at the Newport Sportsman’s Club, 5801 Rangeline Road, Houston, Ohio 45333. The 4-R’s are the Right source at the Right rate at the Right time in the Right pl...
![[160x120]_YAP6.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_YAP6.jpg)
Outstanding Young Farmer Ohio Farm Bureau is looking for the top young farmers in the state. This award is designed to recognize successful young farmers, age 35 or younger, for achievements in the business of farming and leadership in the agricultural community. Four state finalists will be selected from county winners in 2012 and previous years to compete at the state level. The finalists will p...
![[160x120]_FFA_OLC1.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_FFA_OLC1.jpg)
In 2013, Ohio Farm Bureau continues teaming with Ohio FFA to offer Farm Bureau youth a great leadership experience. We encourage you to check out Ohio FFA’s “Ohio Leadership Conference” held at Camp Muskingum. The conferences focus on the development of the individual student. Students will be challenged to push the limits in their leadership. Leadership objectives for the conference: · Discover ...
![[160x120]_FSA_Guide1.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_FSA_Guide1.jpg)
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) is committed to providing clear and concise explanation of its farm loan process, and is pleased to announce the online publication titled “Your guide to FSA Farm Loans.” The guide is designed to serve as an informational tool and resource to help you in providing outreach and technical assistance to farmers and ranchers. The guide, written in “plain language”, provid...
![[160x120]_Logan_Ag._Council_Blog_.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_Logan_Ag._Council_Blog_.jpg)
The Logan County Ag Council now has a Blog! The Logan County Ag Council is a group of community leaders, organizations & citizens committed to promoting and educating the community about the importance of agriculture. Logan Co. Farm Bureau is a part of this council. The goal of this blog is to provide a place for folks in the community to read about what is going on with agriculture near them,...
![[160x120]_We_haved_moved1.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_We_haved_moved1.jpg)
ATTENTION! The Auglaize, Logan, Mercer, Shelby County Farm Bureau Office has MOVED! We have moved from 510 Logan Street in Wapakoneta to… NEW ADDRESS... 105 E. Bremen Street P.O. Box 310 New Knoxville, Ohio 45871 877-775-7642 or 419-753-2562 Thank you for your patience as we unpack and settle in!...
![[160x120]_Logan_e-Newsletter.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_Logan_e-Newsletter.jpg)
Check out our Education e-Newsletter (attachment below the picture). If you like what you see please encourage your area schools to participate in teaching children the great importance of agriculture... you can even volunteer to help with the activities! If you have further questions or comments please contact our office, 877-775-7642 or logan@ofbf.org....
![[160x120]_Logan_AM2.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_Logan_AM2.jpg)
The 2012 Annual Meeting held Sept. 18 at the Winner Barn was a great success! Special thanks to all of our board members and committee chairs for all of their hard work planning and setting up this year-end event! ...
![[160x120]_Logan_OSF.jpg](/uploads/[160x120]_Logan_OSF.jpg)
CONGRATULATIONS, to Logan County Farm Bureau and DORIS HAGER for winning 7th Place in the "Agriculture in our Backyard" county Farm Bureau garden container contest! Each county Farm Bureau could submit and decorate a garden container showing off the diversity of local agriculture! The contest took place at the Ohio State Fair. The top 10 garden containers were awarded, and all county containe...