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Darke County Quality Assurance deadline is June 1
DARKE COUNTY – The College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) announces the deadline of June 1 (No Exceptions) for the Darke County Quality Assurance (QA). All junior fair exhibitors taking a market or...
Buckeye Buckaroos Club holds March meeting
GREENVILLE – The Buckeye Buckaroos Club met on March 10 at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Greenville. The club heard a demonstration on “Giving horses proper intramuscular injection” given by Emily Hartman. The members were then...
Darke County Holstein 4-H Meeting holds March meeting
DARKE COUNTY – On March 25, 2025 Darke County Holstein 4-H club held their March meeting at Kellers Feed Mill at 8:00 P.M. The meeting was called to order, and members were reminded to pay dues and pay for Record books. They were...
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Footbath Practices to Prevent Lameness in Dairy Cattle
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The Miracle of Agriculture
Agriculture has been the foundation of human civilization for thousands of years, transforming the way societies live, work, and thrive. From the humble beginnings of subsistence farming to the advanced, mechanized systems we have today, agriculture is truly a...
Five Facts About Agriculture That Will Make You Think Twice
Agriculture is the backbone of human civilization, but how much do we really know about it? These surprising facts might just make you think twice about the food on your plate and the people who grow it. 1. Agriculture Uses 70% of the World’s Freshwater Water is a...
Five Awesome Things You Can Learn From Studying Farming
Farming isn’t just about planting seeds and waiting for crops to grow. It’s a rich, complex discipline that teaches invaluable lessons applicable to many areas of life. Whether you’re thinking about starting a farm, curious about sustainable living, or simply...