Those needing to recertify for their private pesticide applicators license or fertilizer certification will have several opportunities in 2018 to attend classes in Jefferson, Harrison, and Carroll Counties. This is the first year of recertification for fertilizer applicators – those…
Harrison County
Farmers’ Breakfast Series to run from January to February
Ohio State University Extension will host a Farmers’ Breakfast Series in Wintersville every other Friday January to February, 2018, with the first session beginning on Jan. 12. Each session will run from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and will cover…
Harrison County 2018 Membership Kick Off
Join us at the 2018 Kick Off event to enjoy burgers and fries at Jewett Restaurant and learn about the 2018 Membership Campaign! Farm Bureau membership is open to all Ohioans, including farmers, producers, young farmers, gardeners, food and wine…
County Farm Bureaus, Ohio 4-H work on drug abuse prevention
Farm Bureau is working with state and local agencies to help address the drug epidemic, using its grassroots connections to help stimulate prevention initiatives across Ohio. It’s one step in a critical war to help stem the rising tide of…
Lynn Snyder - Aug. 1, 2017
Organization Director Profile: Michele Specht
Michele Specht is organization director for Carroll, Harrison, Jefferson and Tuscarawas counties.
Lynn Snyder - July 18, 2017Agricultural Fertilizer Certification Meeting
With the passage of Senate Bill 150 in 2014, Ohio became the first state to require anybody who applies commercial fertilizer to more than 50 acres for agricultural purposes to be certified no later than Sept. 30, 2017. Applying fertilizer…
Lynn Snyder - April 11, 2017
Produce Safety Producers Meeting
The Ohio Department of Agriculture is providing the opportunity for Tuscarawas, Holmes, Coshocton, Guernsey, Harrison, Carroll and Stark County producers to get a better understanding on the upcoming produce regulations and also answer any questions from growers. Bring others and spread…
Lynn Snyder - March 29, 2017
Farmtastic Agventures bring the farm to classrooms across Ohio
For more than five years Farm Bureau has been leading the effort to bring the farm to hundreds of students across Ohio through the Farmtastic Agventures series. The series gives teachers and students a way to meet farmers and learn…
Amy Graves - March 3, 2017
Oil, Gas Meeting Set for March 13
WINTERSVILLE — Area business, community leaders and interested residents may attend an upcoming oil and gas meeting covering pipeline construction issues, royalty payments and lease renewals. Jefferson County Farm Bureau is hosting the meeting. Those planning to attend should call…
Lynn Snyder - Jan. 12, 2017
Harrison County Farm Bureau Membership Kickoff
The membership campaign runs until March 31 and will be focused on reaching farmer members in the county. The membership kickoff will review Farm Bureau accomplishments and provide volunteers with information they can use to answer questions about the organization…