Southeast Ohio Community Entrepreneurship Program
The free Entrepreneurship Bootcamp would benefit newer farmers and be helpful to anyone who caters to end consumers and has been in business for five years or less. Sessions start June 8.
Read MoreUpcoming programs and events with Belmont County OSU Extension Office
OSU Extension Ag and Natural Resources professionals help Ohioans create profitable, sustainable farms; ensure a clean environment; and take care of Ohio’s natural resources.
Here is the link for upcoming training and events for Belmont County Extension in ag and natural resources.
Click the graphic “Extension Calling” to take you to the podcast station.
Belmont County has a very diverse agricultural base. Total farm income derived from agricultural sales, is approximately $13 million. Dairy, beef, and sheep farms make up the majority of the livestock production. Crops consists mostly of hay and pasture production. Belmont County also produces many alternative crop enterprises. These include Commercial Fruit and Vegetable Production and Christmas Tree Production. Farm markets can be found throughout the county. Programs offered through the agricultural program include: Grazing Council Meetings, Pesticide Certifications, Forestry Workshops, and Horticulture Programs.
For more information, please feel free to contact ANR Education, Dan Lima at 740-695-1455.
The free Entrepreneurship Bootcamp would benefit newer farmers and be helpful to anyone who caters to end consumers and has been in business for five years or less. Sessions start June 8.
Read MoreBelmont Soil & Water Conservation District is coordinating a tire recycling program.
Read MoreHundreds of Ohio Farm Bureau members attended 2024 Ag Day at the Capital in Columbus Feb. 21 to meet one-on-one with their state senators and representatives.
Read MoreOur membership campaign this year includes prizes for gift certificates at local Farm Bureau businesses for our membership workers.
Read MoreThank you to over 270 volunteers that helped package 24,000 meals.
Read MoreAl Miller will help govern Ohio’s largest general farm organization and represent Farm Bureau members in Belmont, Monroe, Noble and Washington counties.
Read MoreThanks to five generous buyers and WesBanco, a total of 804 pounds of pork were donated to 10 area food banks.
Read MoreClifford Collins, Mike Burkhart, Alex Davidson and Rusty Winland represented Farm Bureau in the parade.
Read MoreAl Miller of Marietta is serving on the 2023 Ohio Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.
Read MorePresident Alex Davidson conducted the Belmont County Farm Bureau 2023 Annual Meeting of members on Tuesday, Aug. 8, at The Market at Ebbert Farms.
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