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OSU Extention Weekly Newsletter – June 27, 2025
I hope this Newsletter finds you well. The major weather focus this week has been the high temperatures. Be careful in the heat, and take measures to keep you and your livestock healthy in these conditions. Much of Darke...
OSU Extention Weekly Newsletter – June 20, 2025
I hope this Newsletter finds you well. Much of Darke County has experienced additional rains this past week, along with warmer temperatures which are expected to continue through the week. The entire state continues to stay out of...
OSU Extention Weekly Newsletter – June 13, 2025
I hope this Newsletter finds you well. Darke County has experienced some more dry weather over the past week, with some more rain likely on the way this weekend. The entire state continues to stay out of the abnormally dry...
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OSU Extention Weekly Newsletter – March 21, 2025
I hope this Newsletter finds you well. Spring has officially arrived in Darke County, and it won’t be too long before field and garden work is happening in full force. Some work has already begun as the weather has warmed. Darke...
Versailles FFA holds 90th Annual FFA Banquet
VERSAILLES – On March 11th, the Versailles FFA Chapter held its 90th Annual FFA Parent-Member Banquet at Versailles High School. Everyone present enjoyed a catered dinner by Mary Bergman and her staff, followed by an evening of...
Versailles FFA hosts Congressman Warren Davidson Farm Forum
VERSAILLES – The Congressman Warren Davidson Farm Forum, hosted by the Versailles FFA on March 8th, provided a platform for discussing critical issues facing the agricultural community. The event brought together approximately 225...
OSU Extention Weekly Newsletter – March 14, 2025
I hope this Newsletter finds you well. Darke County has been having some warmer, comfortable weather recently, reminding us that we aren’t very far off from working in outfields and gardens...
Darke County Ag Update – March 14, 2025
Considerations for Perennial Grass Species in the Pasture: “One result of the drought of 2024 may be the need to reseed pasture or perhaps perennial grass hay fields. During the second session of the Ohio Virtual Beef School on...
Broerman, Evers and Batten competes in State FFA Public Speaking Contest
MARYSVILLE – On Saturday, March 3rd, Rhylan Broerman, Monica Evers and Colin Batten competed in the State FFA Public Speaking Contest held at Marysville High School. Monica Evers tied for 2nd place in her room in the State FFA Creed...
MV FFA Participates in Farm Business Management CDE
UNION CITY – On February 4, eight Mississinawa Valley MVCTC-FFA Chapter members participated in the online Farm Business Management CDE. The team was composed of Aldon Edger, Daniel Hartzell, Brooklynn Seubert, Matalin Meyer, Taylee...
OSU Extention Weekly Newsletter – March 7, 2025
I hope this Newsletter finds you well. After some fairly comfortable weather last week, the conditions since then have reminded us that winter is still here, with colder temperatures and strong winds, as well as some precipitation...
Jr Leaders 4-H Club: Forming the leaders of tomorrow
DARKE COUNTY – The Jr Leaders 4-H club is an opportunity for kids who are 13 years and older who yearn to grow in leadership and to better serve their community. Dedicated to building leaders by teaching valuable skills and...