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
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
