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6 ways to use a drone on the farm

According to an April 2018 survey of 269 U.S. farmers, 76 percent of all respondents have concerns related to drone usage. Privacy issues, at 23 percent, topped the list, followed by cybersecurity concerns over data captured and transferred, and potential…

Marie Morris - Sept. 11

Geauga County Health Advisory to Veterinarians and Horse Owners

The Ohio Department of Health notified the Geauga County Health District, Monday, Sept. 10, that two horses in Geauga County tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV). Neither horse had been vaccinated. WNV is preventable with proper vaccination and horse…

2018 Geauga County Farm Bureau & SWCD Annual Meetings

When

September 27, 6pm–9:30pm

Where

St. Mary’s Banquet Hall 401 North Street, Chardon, Ohio 44024

What

Gather with us Sept. 27 at St. Mary's Banquet Hall, 401 North Street, Chardon, as we recognize the Clarke/Sudyk and Haskins farms on their bicentennial stature! We will be electing SWCD supervisors and Farm Bureau board trustees and delegates to the 2019 OFBF Annual Meeting,...

Together with Farmers Harvest 5K and 1 mile walk

When

October 13, 8am–12pm

Where

Geauga County Fairgounds 14373 N Cheshire St, Burton, Ohio 44021

What

Join Ashtabula, Geauga, Lake and Trumbull County Farm Bureaus for the 2nd Annual Harvest 5K & 1 Mile Walk, Saturday, Oct. 13, 2018. Race time is 8:30 a.m. at the Geauga County Fairgrounds, 14373 N Cheshire, Burton, Ohio. For full details of the event and...

Marie Morris - Aug. 20

How to build a pesticide storage unit

The secure storage of pesticides is a good practice for safety reasons and to reduce the potential of vandalism or theft with possible misuse of products. Over the next three weeks, Farming 101 will discuss the pesticide storage construction, security,…

Marie Morris - Aug. 16

Farm Bureau Annual Meeting: Friends, food, family

The 2018 annual meeting of the Trumbull County Farm Bureau was held recently at the newly renovated Delucia’s Banquet Room in Warren. It was an evening filled with agricultural friends and great food. Besides taking care of our organization’s business,…

Marie Morris - Aug. 14

Farm, Business, Land & Homeowner Conference CANCELED

Unfortunately, due to a low number of registrations (only 21), we have decided to cancel Friday’s conference (Aug. 17). We had lots of interest but many who couldn’t take time off work to attend. The numbers were not high enough…

Marie Morris - Aug. 14

How to ensure safety and security of pesticides

Safety and security of pesticides are the responsibility of the applicator from the moment the applicator takes possession of the chemicals until they are used or disposed. Leaving pesticides unsecured in a vehicle where a child, unauthorized person, vandal, or…

Marie Morris - Aug. 8

8 food safety tips for shopping at farmers markets

It’s the time of year when roadside stands and farmers markets offer fresh picked produce. However, as with any food purchase, a little know-how can go a long way in keeping you and your family safe from foodborne illness, advises…