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DARKE COUNTY, OH - Darke Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) is accepting applications from Darke County landowners interested in selling an agricultural easement on...

Versailles FFA Competes in Middle School Career Development Events

December 15, 2022December 14, 2022

On Thursday, December 1st, Versailles FFA participated in the 1st ever Middle School Career Development Events at Ohio FFA Center in Columbus, Ohio with 8th...

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Arcanum Team takes 9th in the State

December 8, 2022December 6, 2022

The Agricultural Mechanical and Technical Systems Team from the Arcanum MVCTC FFA Chapter took 9th place in the Ohio FFA State Contest. The team...

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Arcanum MVCTC FFA Welcomes New Members

December 7, 2022December 6, 2022

On November 15th the Arcanum MVCTC FFA Chapter welcomed its new members during the Greenhand Degree Ceremonies. The ceremony was held during the regular November Meeting. ...

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Arcanum FFA compete in Job Interview Contest

December 6, 2022December 6, 2022

Members of the Arcanum MVCTC FFA recently tested their job interview skills at the District 5 Job Interview Contest at National Trail. The Job Interview...

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Pothast, Wagner, and Litten named the Versailles FFA Members of the Month

December 5, 2022December 5, 2022

Staff report | At the November FFA meeting, first year members received their Greenhand Degree and the November FFA members of the month were announced....

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Annie’s Project- Women’s Farm Risk Management Series

November 25, 2022November 23, 2022

Annie’s Project is a program for women in agriculture, agribusiness, farming, or farm wives. In this series we will cover the five areas of risk...

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Dairy Luncheon with Ohio Dairy Producers Association for Market and Policy Update

November 25, 2022November 23, 2022

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...

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Mushroom Class: Growing Backyard Mushrooms

November 18, 2022November 18, 2022

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...

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Precision Farming Academy

November 18, 2022November 18, 2022

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...

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OSU Extension: Farm Finance Series Launches December 13th

November 15, 2022November 15, 2022

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...

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Farmers and Land Owners: Apple Farm Service continues Winter Fix program

November 10, 2022November 10, 2022

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...

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Darke County Farmers Union—Fall Harvest Meeting 2022

November 7, 2022November 7, 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...

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Versailles FFA announced Members of the Month

October 28, 2022October 27, 2022

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...

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Western Ohio Dairy Luncheon

October 25, 2022October 25, 2022

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...