Enjoy a relaxing evening full of delicious and local food and wine provided by area producers and support a good cause! Event will also include raffles, silent auction, and a “wine cork” pull. Proceeds from this dinner will support the…
FERC Seeks Comments on Pipeline Permitting Process
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) has issued a Notice of Inquiry (NOI), to gather information, landowner concerns and community perspectives to explore whether, and if so how, it should revise its evaluation standards concerning natural gas pipeline permitting. Information submitted…
Northwestern FFA Competes in National Soil Judging Contest
Four members of the Northwestern FFA Chapter competed in the National Soil Judging Contest, held in Oklahoma City. The Urban Soils team competed Thursday, May 3. Members who competed were Cody Morrow, son of Mark and Kristen Morrow; Cody Tegtmeier,…
Northwestern FFA Members Attend State FFA Convention
May 3 and 4, 2018, members of the Northwestern-Wayne FFA Chapter traveled to the Ohio State Fairgrounds to attend the Ohio FFA State Convention. Arianan Borton, Jadeyn Berry, Kyle Piscione, David Miley, Jordan Melegari, Kaitlyn Praisler, Emily Finley, Taylor Dawson, Valerie Imhoff,…
2018 Scholarship winners
Emily Horst $2,000 – Emily is the daughter of Duane and Bethany Horst and grew up in Smithville. After her graduation from Smithville High School in 2016, Emily has gone on to study at The Ohio State University and majors…
65th Norwayne FFA Banquet
Thursday, April 26, 2018, the Norwayne FFA Chapter held its 65th annual FFA Banquet. Many of our FFA members had received awards for various CDEs (Career Development Events) such as: Soil Judging, Parliamentary Procedure, Food Science, Job Interview, Public Speaking,…
Night at the Ballpark
Join Farm Bureau at a Night at the Ballpark featuring the Erie Sea Wolves against the Akron Rubber Ducks June 1! Ticket includes game admission, hot dog, chips, and a drink. Fireworks are scheduled following the end of the game….
Family Fun Day
It’s a great time to get out on the water and learn more about water quality from the seat of a canoe. Join Brian Zimmerman from Ohio State University’s School of Environmental and Natural Resources as he helps participants explore…
Amy Graves - May 1
2018 Small Grains Field Day
Plan now to attend the 2018 Small Grains Field Day. Cost is $25 per person when registered by June 4; after that the cost is $35 per person. Lunch is included. Commercial and private pesticide applicator credits as well as Certified…
Amy Graves - April 25Legal Update: Wayne County rails to trails case
AT ISSUE: Landowners claim to have gained legal ownership of an abandoned railroad corridor through their land under the legal theory of adverse possession (exclusive possession of the land for at least 21 years). FARM BUREAU ACTION: OFBF filed an…