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Versailles FFA specials start May 8, Greenhouse Open House May 10
VERSAILLES – The Versailles Agricultural Education Department and FFA Chapter are conducting their 14th Annual Greenhouse Sale. The greenhouse is open from 2:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M., Monday through Friday and open Saturdays 8:30 A.M to...
Batten and McGlinch selected as SAE Members of the Month
VERSAILLES – In an effort to recognize outstanding SAE-Supervised Agricultural Experience projects, the SAE committee announces an outstanding SAE at each meeting and presents them with an FFA t-shirt. At the April 14th meeting of...
Jackson Friendship 4-H club holds April meeting
UNION CITY – On the evening of April 14, 2025 the Jackson Friendship 4-H club held a meeting in the MV Nest concession area. The meeting was called to order by Troy Lavy at 7:06 PM. Lavy also led the pledges. The roll call question...
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Trails and Tails 4-H Club celebrates 2024 achievements
NEW MADISON – On January 21, the Trails and Tails 4-H Club gathered for its annual Year-End Review Banquet to celebrate the hard work, dedication, and accomplishments of its members throughout 2024. The event was an opportunity to...
Darke County 4-H Beef Club holds first meeting of new year
DARKE COUNTY – The Darke County 4-H Beef Club held their January meeting on the 7th at 7 pm in the Brick Room at the Brethren’s Home in Greenville. The meeting was called to order by President Paige Gehret. Anna Barga gave the...
Breeze, Grieshop named Versailles FFA Members of Month
VERSAILLES – At the January 13th, Versailles FFA meetings, two individuals were named Versailles FFA members of the month including junior Jenna Breeze and sophomore Simone Gireshop. Jenna Breeze is a second-year member and is a...
Versailles FFA celebrates monthly birthdays at Versailles Senior Citizen Center
VERSAILLES – On Monday, January 13th, Versailles FFA Members visited the Versailles Senior Citizen Community Center to celebrate the monthly birthdays. Every month Versailles FFA will celebrate birthdays with cake and ice cream and...
OSU Extention Weekly Newsletter – Jan. 17, 2025
I hope this Newsletter finds you well. The temperature continues to fluctuate some, but overall remains cold, with some snow and ice mixed in (https://droughtmonitor.unl.edu/CurrentMap/StateDroughtMonitor.aspx?fips_39037). Be sure...
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...