Recently retired Ayersville High School ag teacher Don Hammersmith spent the last three and a half decades farming, both on his own small farm in Defiance County and in the classroom.
Stacy Turner - Aug. 31
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Stacy Turner - Aug. 31 Ty Higgins - June 7
Our Ohio Weekly: Vaccine outreach efforts in rural Ohio
While many have already started the vaccination process, there is currently a general lack of confidence. Overall, 40% of the U.S. public have expressed concerns, ranging from “skeptical” to “open but uncertain,” about getting vaccinated. The Ad Council and COVID…
Heather Boldman - Jan. 5Felicity FFA Parliamentary Procedure State Champions
Both the Novice and Advanced Parliamentary Procedure teams will represent Ohio at the national level at the National FFA Convention in 2021.
Jaclyn Krymowski - Aug. 28, 2020
RISE FFA career program helps seed promising futures
There are many paths to success with rewarding agricultural careers, but many young people leaving high school might be unsure of what opportunities there are outside the traditional college route. Sunrise Cooperative recognizes this and wanted to do something to…
Michael Stewart Leach - July 16, 2020
Big picture, details focus of top teacher
Christie Bachman won the 2020 Golden Owl Award, which recognizes the top agricultural educator in the state. Along with the honor comes a trophy for Bachman and $3,000 from sponsor Nationwide Insurance for the school’s agriculture program.
Heather Boldman - Feb. 19, 2020Adams County Farm Bureau Salute to Agriculture
Join the Adams County Farm Bureau as we honor our local FFA students and discuss Ohio agriculture live on C103! Doors will open at 10 a.m. at the Adams County Fairgrounds Administration Building. Complimentary lunch will be served at 11:30 a.m….
Heather Boldman - Jan. 17, 2020
Felicity FFA Parliamentary Procedure State Champions
By: Emma Robertson, Felicity-Franklin FFA Reporter On Dec. 21, 2019, the Felicity Franklin FFA Advanced Parliamentary Procedure Team traveled to Columbus to compete in the state competition. The team competed previously in sub-district and district contests, coming in first place at both. …
Michael Stewart Leach - July 10, 2019
Poulson wins inaugural Golden Owl Award
Teachers may never know what impact their classes have on students, but for northwest Ohio agricultural educator John Poulson, he has actively witnessed students following in his footsteps in the state and abroad. The winner of the inaugural Golden Owl…
Heather Boldman - Nov. 1, 2018
Felicity FFA excels at 2018 National FFA Convention
By: Kyra Davidson, Felicity-Franklin FFA Reporter Over 70 Felicity-Franklin FFA members traveled to Indianapolis for the 91st National FFA Convention & Expo, where several members competed in the National FFA Agriscience Fair as well as the National Knowledge Quiz. Two…
Eileen Eisenhauer - Oct. 16, 2018
Neff inducted into Crawford County Agricultural Hall of Fame
James Neff was inducted into the inaugural Crawford County Agricultural Hall of Fame, a recognition for outstanding contributions by an individual to agriculture.