Lorain County Farm Bureau and Lorain County Community College are pleased to announce a Tuesday Night Ag Series. On Tuesday, Feb. 26, the program will be Agritourism on Your Farm. A light dinner will be served. The next program will…
Ag Education
Lynn Snyder - Jan. 26
American Farm Bureau Foundation 2019 Book of the Year
The American Farm Bureau Foundation for Agriculture presented its 12th “Book of the Year” award to Lisl Detlefsen for “Right This Very Minute.” The book, stunningly illustrated by Renée Kurilla, explains to children how every minute of every day, someone,…
Amy Beth Graves - Jan. 25
Agriculture education returns to high school
Larry Shanholtz still has the navy blue FFA jacket he proudly wore so many years ago around the hallways of Clinton-Massie High School. While he laughs that the jacket is now too small, he said the lessons learned in FFA…
Golden Owl Honorees
During December 2018 and January 2019 , 10 agricultural educators are being named as Golden Owl Award finalists in surprise ceremonies throughout the state.
Golden Owl Award honoree announced
Nationwide established the Golden Owl Award to honor an agricultural educator of the year. In this first year, Nationwide partnered with Farm Bureau, Ohio FFA and Iowa FFA to introduce the accolade in Ohio and Iowa. Ten teachers from Ohio and seven from Iowa…
Our Land, Our Water Education Series
“A venture to highlight the efforts put forth by both the agricultural and lake communities to protect our natural resources.” Join us for FREE family fun on a Sunday afternoon! Spend as much time as you wish at each stop….
Amy Beth Graves - May 1, 2018
Malted Barley Workshop/Field Day
Producers will learn about the growing market for malted barley as well as management tips and concerns. Speakers from a local malting facility will explain the quality they are looking for. Bill from Maize Valley will present on his experiences…
Amy Beth Graves - May 1, 2018
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…
Free teacher classroom resource
Bring agriculture into your classroom, a slice at at time. If you are teaching at a school in Cuyahoga County, we want you to have this booklet in your classroom to share with your students. Order your copy of…
Amy Beth Graves - April 16, 2018
FFA agriculture careers, conservation day
More than 125 FFA students gathered April 13 in Hancock County for a day of learning about agricultural careers on and off the farm. During the hands-on event, students learned about the financial and environmental challenges farmers face every year as well as the strong demand for workers in the agricultural industry.