Versailles FFA recognized as a Top 10 Models of Excellence chapter in the nation
At National FFA Convention on Thursday November 2nd, the Versailles FFA was once recognized as a Top 10 Models of Excellence chapter in the nation....
Versailles FFA hosts annual Greenhand Conference
On Saturday October 21st, over 370 first year FFA members from across the state of Ohio gathered at Versailles for the annual Greenhand Conference. At...
Versailles FFA participated successfully in the District 5 FFA Soil Judging competition
On Wednesday, September 27th the Versailles FFA participated in the District 5 FFA Soil Judging competition. The Versailles FFA members who participated in rural soil...
USDA Reminds Direct Loan Borrowers of Cash Flow-Based and Extraordinary Measures Assistance Options
Requests for Assistance Must Be Received by December 31, 2023 USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) continues to accept and review individual assistance requests from: (1)...
Joyful Jets – Fair Review
The Joyful Jets 4H club had a very successful fair week! Everyone in the club worked hard on their projects and with their animals. In...
Ruthie Smith selected September FFA Versailles member of the month
At the September 17th FFA meeting, the Versailles FFA Chapter selected Ruthie Smith as the September FFA member of the month. Ruthie is the daughter...
Greenville FFA Chapter holds annual TractorCade
Friday, September 22 was our annual TractorCade! Sheriff Deputy Knight came to speak to our student body about being safe on the roads and pay...
USDA Announces August 2023 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
WASHINGTON, August, 2023 – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for August 2023, which are effective Aug. 1, 2023. USDA’s Farm...
Agriculture Education Foundation Offers Scholarships for Future Agri-Science Educators
The Foundation Is Accepting Applications for Six $1000 Scholarships and Scholarships for an Immersive Education Experience (Columbus, Ohio) The Agriculture Education Foundation is accepting applications...
Alfalfa Testing Research
An Extension Forage Specialist from the University of Kentucky is looking to sample alfalfa stands from farmers in Darke County. In particular, they are looking...
Deadline July 26 to Apply for Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance
The Organic Dairy Marketing Assistance Program (ODMAP) was created to assist certified organic dairy producers facing a unique set of challenges in recent years, including...
This year’s Darke County Junior Fair King and Queen are from Versailles
First of all a huge compliment: the 2022 Royalties, Jayden Hicks and Mariah Kreusch lead the Darke County Junior Fair King and Queen Pageant on...
Greenville Farm Power of the Past opened their doors!
The Greenville Farm Power of the Past held their opening ceremony this morning at 9 AM. From today until July 9 Greenville Farm Power of...
USDA Announces July 2023 Lending Rates for Agricultural Producers
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced loan interest rates for July 2023, which are effective July 3, 2023. USDA’s Farm Service Agency...
Junior Fair to hold Royalty Pageant
The Darke County Junior Fair King and Queen Pageant will be held Tuesday, July 11, 7:00pm, Radiant Lighthouse, 5256 Sebring Warner Road, Greenville. The contestants must be 16-18 years...