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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...
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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 ...
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The Young Ag Professionals will be hosting a Summer Reach Out Event on Saturday, June 29. This event will begin at Deer Creek State Park and will offer families three different tour options. The first tour is targeted for consumers and the second tour is more of a traditional agriculture tour. The third tour is a family friendly tour that will visit COSI and then visit with wildlife officers at De...
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The watershed project partners with many different organizations for youth activities. Attached is the information and registration forms for the annual events coming up. Below is a brief summary. Please feel free to forward this information to anyone who might be interested. Most events also have a related Facebook event, so please take the time to like them! Saturday, April 20 ~ Lake Clean up...
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The 2013 Celina Farmers' Market will be open every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. from May through October at the Mercer County Courthouse, 101 N. Main St. in Celina. The market will feature locally grown, fresh produce, homemade foods and baked goods, plants & flowers & artisan crafts. The market welcomes more sellers. Information about the market and application forms are available at...
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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...
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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!...
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Introducing your2012-2013 Board ofTrustees andOfficers…President: Dennis Howick, Center/Union 7Vice President: Bill Evers, Butler/Gransville 3Secretary: Steve Zumberge, Washington/Jefferson 4Treasurer: Dave Moorman, Liberty/Black Creek 1Nikki Hawk, Gibson/Recovery 5, Organization: Membership ChairMark Houts, Dublin/Hopewell 2Gary Mescher, Marion/Franklin 6Rick Uhlenhake, South 9, Organization Chai...
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Check out our Education e-Newsletter (attachment below the picture) we email to school Superintendents and Principals in the county twice a year. Take a look and 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 co...
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