The Black River FFA Chapter celebrated FFA Week February 20-23. To start the week off, the Chapter sponsored a “dress up” Spirit Week for grades 9-12 to encourage all students to participate in celebrating the National FFA’s establishment. Throughout the week, the chapter planned several events such as Agricultural Trivia to include the entire student
On December 2, three members of the Black River FFA Chapter proudly represented our chapter in the State Job Interview Career Development Event at The Ohio State University. Anna Shearer, Molly Cordonnier and Cole Haswell, were amongst nine other individuals within their respective divisions. The Job Interview competition is one that allows students to showcase
On December 16, the Black River FFA participated in the Novice State Parliamentary Procedure Career Development Event at The Ohio State University. The Parliamentary Procedure competition is an assessment of a student’s ability to participate effectively in a business meeting or other group decision making situations. The team performs in a FFA mock-type meeting for
The Black River FFA Chapter annual Chili Cookoff is an event that truly brings out the “best of the best” when it comes to chili. Five FFA members armed with home-cooked pots of spicy, sweet and original recipes participated in the competition. After everyone had a chance to sample the different types and vote, the
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The Medina Farm Bureau has announced that it is offering scholarships for the Young Ag Professionals Winter Leadership Experience event on Feb. 2-3, 2018 in Columbus. 2018 YAP Winter Conference Scholarship Details - Up to five, $100 scholarships will be awarded, via mail, to individuals who attend the conference - Scholarships are available to
If you are joining us for the annual meeting on September 14, 2017, here are the policies and ballot that will be covered. Policies: Medina Co 2017 Ballot: Medina Co Annual Meeting 2017 Click here to learn more about the annual meeting.
Farm Bureau focuses on water quality and offers free water tests to members In September of 2014, Ohio Farm Bureau approved a Water Quality Action Plan with the goal of helping to improve water quality statewide. Since 2014, action plan activities include edge-of-field nutrient runoff monitoring and conservation efforts through the Blanchard River Demonstration Farms
(Photo credit: Mike Schenk, The Wooster Daily Record) Farmers have been struggling with larger property tax bills in recent years, as farm production values have declined. But the Ohio Legislature has taken up the issue. "Both the House and Senate measures tweak the CAUV formula with an eye toward making it more reflective of current
