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‘Our Ohio’ available to teachers
Ohio Farm Bureau is pleased to announce the availability of educational segments from season one of Our Ohio television series on INFOhio, a statewide information network. Teachers, parents, students and anyone interested in viewing these video segments about Ohio, the agricultural industry, the people and the interesting places to visit in Ohio can access this free virtual library at http://union.infohio.org/display/110?kw=%2A&md=772

INFOhio uses technology to provide greater access of educational resources for Ohio's learners and educators. INFOhio's components include electronic resources for schools, instructional development for teachers, library automation, media booking and a statewide catalog.

Twenty-six Our Ohio video titles have been added to the virtual library, thanks to the Educational Service Center of Franklin County and Lisa Santo, director of media services, and Judy Roush, OFBF education specialist.

INFOhio's state-funded resources are available to all of Ohio's K-12 students and teachers. A username and password are required for home access. Contact your school’s ESC media specialist for this information.

‘Our Ohio’ television update
New shows resume Jan. 20 on Ohio public television stations. Upcoming topics include farms in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park, the Ohio Challenge featuring hot air balloons, Ohio River wines, the artists of Hickory Ridge in Morgan County, auctioneering school, honey, Menches Brothers hamburgers and Avalanche Pizza in Athens. Check local listings for station information, air dates and times. The show schedule is also available at OurOhio.org, click on television, then coming next.

And the winner is
The voting for the county art contest "Growing a Masterpiece" commenced Nov. 17. "Growing a Masterpiece" was an art exhibit at the Ag & Hort Building at the Ohio State Fair. County Farm Bureaus transformed 18-inch by 18-inch blank canvases, with the shape of each county into artistic representations of agriculture in their area. Artists used fabric, paper, paint and many other materials to decorate their canvas. The only requirement was that the Our Ohio logo or words Our Ohio be featured somewhere on the canvas.

In addition to the state fair, the canvases were on display at Ohio Farm Bureau’s Leadership Conference, the Canfield Fair and the NBC 4 Health and Fitness Expo. At some events, people cast their votes for their favorite canvas. They also were photographed and posted on the Our Ohio Web site, where Web visitors could vote for their favorite canvas.

After more than 52,000 votes, the top three vote-getters were Seneca, Richland and Hocking counties. Congratulations to the winning counties. Another contest will be announced for next year. Stay tuned.