Dairy Luncheon with Ohio Dairy Producers Association for Market and Policy Update
The first session of the Western Ohio Dairy Luncheon was a success with some great information shared by Garth Ruff, the OSU Extension Beef Specialist...
Mushroom Class: Growing Backyard Mushrooms
How would you like to start growing and harvesting your own mushrooms? OSU Extension Darke and Mercer County are offering a program that is an...
Precision Farming Academy
Are you interested in learning more about the future of precision agriculture? Apple Farm Service is honored to be hosting the Precision Academy on January...
OSU Extension: Farm Finance Series Launches December 13th
Managing farm finances is integral for the longevity and the profitability of the farm. Ohio State Extension Darke County, Farm Credit, and Darke County Farm...
Farmers and Land Owners: Apple Farm Service continues Winter Fix program
Apple Farm Service is excited to announce their continuation of the Winter Fix program. This program offers area customers an opportunity to get ahead on...
Darke County Farmers Union—Fall Harvest Meeting 2022
Greenville, Ohio -- The Darke County Farmers Union held their Fall Harvest Meeting at the OSU Extension on Saturday, November 5th, where they recognized and...
Versailles FFA announced Members of the Month
At the October FFA meeting, October FFA members of the month were announced. Brooke Bergman, Shawna Schmitmeyer, and Blake Schmitmeyer were selected as Versailles FFA...
Western Ohio Dairy Luncheon
Ohio State Extension is holding a monthly luncheon for Dairy producers in the Darke, Mercer, Auglaize, and Shelby County areas. We will be covering a...
The Agriculture Education Foundation Issues Scholarships
(Columbus, Ohio) The Agriculture Education Foundation announces five scholarships issued for the fall semester of 2022. Five students becoming agriculture educators are each a recipient...
Soil Health Field Day September 29th
In recent years, soil health has become more and more enticing for producers. Managing our soils is imperative for the longevity of our farms. Though...
Quarterly Luncheon Featuring Ohio State Extension’s Barry Ward
OSU Extension, Darke County Soil and water, and Darke County Farm Service Agency are excited to continue their quarterly luncheons with Barry Ward, OSU Extension’s...
2022 Small Farm Ruminant Production Field Day
Dr. Brady Campbell, Assistant Professor, OSU State Small Ruminant Extension SpecialistGarth Ruff, Beef Cattle Field Specialist, OSU Extension Have a small herd of beef cattle,...
Pasture Walk with OSU Extension and Darke County Cattleman’s Association
Pasture renovation season is coming up quickly. For beef, sheep, goat, and horse producers and owners pasture evaluations should be done before making renovation and...
Cincinnati Students Experience Food Production on the Farm
Students from Cincinnati Schools and Supportive Community Members tour Darke and Mercer County Agriculture, the Largest Food Production Area of Ohio (Versailles, Ohio) Wednesday, FFA...
Versailles FFA Receives Grant from Darke County Foundation
From the Versailles FFA Facebook page Versailles FFA along with 42 other organizations/schools were granted grants through the Darke County Foundation. The Versailles FFA was...