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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...
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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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Have you always wanted to start a garden and just didn't know how? Well we can help! The Shelby County Farm Bureau, Shelby Soil and Water Conservation District and Crossway Farms are hosting "From your Backyard to Your Plate," a series of meetings to help you plan, implement and use a backyard garden. This series of four meetings will help you make use of any space to grow, and give you the tips ...
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (OFBF) – Jordan Hoewischer of Hilliard recently graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s (OFBF) AgriPOWER Institute. The intensive, yearlong leadership training program was launched in 2008 to help farmers and agricultural professionals gain influence over public policy issues that impact their businesses. Hoewischer works at The Scotts Miracle-Gro Company where he conducts fiel...
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COLUMBUS, Ohio (OFBF) – Jason Fogt of Anna recently graduated from Ohio Farm Bureau Federation’s (OFBF) AgriPOWER Institute. The intensive, yearlong leadership training program was launched in 2008 to help farmers and agricultural professionals gain influence over public policy issues that impact their businesses. Fogt is the co-owner of a small, plastic and wood component and assembly business. H...
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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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At the 2012 State Fair, nine interactive Ag is Cool! stations offered activities for students, including milking a life-like cow, identifying bugs using a microscope and clues, learning about exporting livestock in a sequencing game, and comparing weights of animals and humans on scales. Sponsored by the Ohio Department of Agriculture, Ohio Farm Bureau, Ohio State Fair and the Buckeye State's agri...
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