Announcements

We are looking forward to our annual meeting on September 6! Here are some materials to review beforehand, if you so choose: Ballot and Policies.

Location: Medina County Country Club (5588 Wedgewood Rd. Medina, OH) Registration is from 6-6:30 PM. Dinner starts at 6:30 PM with business meeting to follow. Buffet meal includes: Salad, roll, beef top round, vegetable, pasta bar and dessert. • Cost is $10 for children over 13 and adults • Cost is $5 for children 12

Brad Indoe, $2000 Brad is the son of Tom and Debbie Indoe of Lodi and is a graduate of Cloverleaf Senior High School, class of 2001. He currently attends Kent State University in Ashtabula and majors in Enology. Brad is a member of the Ohio Grape Growers Association and volunteers at the OARDC research vineyard.

Join Farm Bureau on June 1 for a night out at the ballpark! Game time is at 7:05 PM at Canal Park in Akron. Tickets cost $5 for members and $13 for non-members. Cost includes game admission, hot dog, chips, and drink. Reserve your ticket by calling 330-456-4889 by May 25th!

This position is for a part-time position, about 45 hours, during the Medina County Fair: July 30th through August 5th. Primary duties include: Participating in the Medina County Farm Bureau fair committee. The intern is expected to attend the July committee meeting (date TBD). Help with set up of the MCFB tent, displays, and activities

On April 12 and 13, 33 individuals participated in an overnight trip to Fair Oaks Farms in northwest IN. The group departed on Thursday morning and stopped for a tour at Wilson Sporting Goods in Ada, OH. Wilson Sporting Goods is famous for their production of NFL and NCAA-approved footballs. The group learned that these

On March 3, the Black River FFA attended the Marysville FFA Judging Invitational at Marysville High School. Team members participated in the Nature, and Horse, Dairy and General Livestock judging competitions. The Nature Interpretation competition consists of a students’ capability to evaluate and/or determine techniques of leading nature and wildlife programs. Contestants will identify problem

On March 2, the Black River FFA chapter was represented by Anthony Liberty and Eric Cordonnier at the State Agricultural Power Diagnostics Career Development Event at the University of Northwestern in Lima. The Agricultural Power Diagnostics CDE teaches students to recognize and correct malfunctions on gasoline or diesel tractors, combines, and miscellaneous industrial equipment. The

The Black River FFA Chapter started off their Spring Judging Invitationals on February 17, at the Mt. Gilead Judging Invitational at the Morrow County Fairgrounds. Team members participated in the Horse Judging, General Livestock, and Nature Interpretation competitions. The Nature Interpretation competition consists of a students’ capability to evaluate and/or determine techniques of leading nature