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OSU Extention Weekly Newsletter – April 18, 2025
I hope this Newsletter finds you well. The ground has dried out some after the heavy rains, allowing a slight uptick in field work (https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?fips_39037. This week’s...
Ansonia Animal 4-H Club holds April meeting
ANSONIA – The Ansonia Animal 4-H Club held their meeting on April 13th at the Ansonia Methodist Church at 2 pm. The meeting was called to order by President Brady Hartle. The Pledge of Allegiance was led by Savannah Oswalt, followed...
Versailles FFA greenhouse to open April 28
VERSAILLES – Versailles Agriculture Education students have been busy starting plants, transplanting plants and propagating plants. To get ready to conduct a spring plant sale by putting concepts learned in the Versailles...
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Versailles FFA qualifies for state contest
VERSAILLES – On Thursday, January 9th, members of the Versailles FFA participated in the District 5 Food Science and Technology Contest at Versailles. The contest required students to identify aromas, conduct a triangle test, take a...
OSU Extention Weekly Newsletter – Jan. 10, 2025
I hope this Newsletter finds you well. The temperature has fluctuated a bit, but we’ve now had the chance to experience some Darke County winter, with cold temperatures and some snow...
Register now for a Beef Quality Assurance Certification event to be held Feb. 1
ANSONIA - Adults and youth are invited to register for a Beef Quality Assurance Certification that will take place on Feb. 1 from 9-11 am at Ansonia High School. Join Caden Buschur, ANR Educator, OSU Extension, Darke County for the...
OSU Extention Weekly Newsletter – Dec. 27, 2024
I hope this Newsletter finds you well, and that you had a Merry Christmas! It doesn’t quite feel like winter, but it is officially upon us as the year draws to a close. Precipitation has slowly started to bring Darke County out of...
Schmitmeyer named Capstone Highlight Student of the Month
VERSAILLES – James Schmitmeyer is a senior at Versailles High School and participates in the Agriculture Education Capstone Program and has been selected as the capstone highlight student of the month. The Versailles Agriculture...
Versailles FFA helps spread Christmas cheer
VERSAILLES – Versailles FFA has been able to conduct several community service projects during the month of December. Earlier in the month Versailles FFA donated oranges and apples to Kinder Corner, Brilliant Beginnings, Versailles...
Versailles FFA & FFA Alumni sponsor free omelet breakfast
VERSAILLES – On Saturday, February 22nd from 8 a.m. until 12:00 p.m., the Versailles FFA & FFA Alumni will be hosting an Omelet Breakfast to recognize the local agriculturalist and promote the agriculture industry. There will be...
Greenville FFA chapter hosts annual Degree Ceremony
GREENVILLE – On December 12, the Greenville FFA chapter hosted its annual Degree Ceremony, honoring the achievements of Greenhand and Chapter degree recipients. The evening was filled with learning, laughter, and meaningful...
Rauh & Bartrum named FFA Members of the Month
VERSAILLES – At the December meeting for the Versailles FFA the chapter bowled and ate pizza at McBos bowling alley. Members were also recognized for outstanding fruit sales. Versailles FFA named two FFA members of the month for...