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Northwestern FFA Attends the First Ever Funvention
By Jadeyn Berry, chapter reporter Due to the effects of COVID-19 many FFA Chapters around the country were not able to attend their states conventions as usual. With the help of many sponsors and amazing ag teachers a group of 18 chapters from across the state of Ohio were able to come together and have their own sort of the Ohio State FFA Convention known as “Funvention”. The Funvention was held at the Holmes County Fair Grounds on April 29-30 2021.
Northwestern FFA holds Corn-hole for the Cassady’s Event
June 3, 2021 FFA News By Jadeyn Berry, chapter reporter Jake Cassady, a member of the Northwestern community, was recently diagnosed with a cancerous brain tumor. Northwestern-FFA held an event to raise money for him and his family on May 19, 2021. There was a great turnout and without the support from our community this event would not have been possible.
West Holmes FFA chapter held an assembly and a drive your tractor
Students participated in games like tug of war. June 3, 2021 FFA News By Alysa Pringle, chapter reporter On Monday May 10th the West Holmes FFA chapter held an assembly and a drive your tractor to school day at West Holmes High School to round out their FFA Week that was held in March. Officers for the chapter came up with different games including tug of war, egg toss, an obstacle course, milk the cow, bale toss, and pie eating.
Northwestern FFA holds annual Ag in the Classroom petting zoo
June 3, 2021 FFA News By Jadeyn Berry, chapter reporter Each year the Northwestern FFA holds an Ag in the Classroom program for the 1st grade students. On May 19th the FFA held a “drive your tractor to school day” for the high school students, as well as a petting zoo for the 1st grade students that is part of the Ag in the Classroom program.For this year’s petting zoo, FFA members brought in a donkey, a beef steer, a piglet, a rabbit, several different types of poultry, and a puppy.
Northwestern-Wayne FFA Honors Hard Working Members
By Jadeyn Berry, chapter reporter After not having a regular, in person banquet for a year Northwestern FFA was very excited to recognize their members for all their hard work and dedication at an in person banquet. The theme this year was “Strive in the mountains.” Our Chapter was able to give out numerous awards, scholarships, recognize CDE teams, star members, and show the community how hard members have worked even while in a pandemic.
West Holmes FFA Chapter awarded Americas Farmer Grow Rural Education Grant
June 3, 2021 FFA News By Alysa Pringle, chapter reporter The West Holmes FFA Chapter was awarded the Americas Farmer Grow Rural Education Grant thanks to a nomination by Sweet Breeze Farms. This program is helping fund the future of rural communities with $2,500 grants that make a positive impact on rural nonprofit organizations. Each year eligible farmers enroll for a chance to help a rural nonprofit organization with an America’s Farmers Grow Communities donation, sponsored by Bayer Fund.
2021 Funvention - Ohio Ag Net | Ohio's Country Journal
June 3, 2021 FFA News By Alysa Pringle, chapter reporter On April 29th and 30th the West Holmes FFA Chapter went to the Funvention held at Harvest Ridge as a part of the Ohio FFA Virtual Celebration. There were 18 total schools in attendance. Throughout the two days members interacted with volunteers from companies throughout the state and had the opportunity to develop leadership skills, as well as improve their understanding of the agriculture industry.
Cull Cows Strategically During Drought
May 25, 2021 National Headlines OMAHA (DTN) — With areas of the High Plains already in severe drought and weather forecasts calling for worsening drought in some parts of the region, the strategic culling of cows is vitally important. With forages and feedstuffs in limited supply, many cow-calf producers will need to reduce their herd size in order to weather these uncertain times.
The Skinny on 20-Inch Rows
Scott Wallis didn’t get narrow-minded overnight. The Princeton, Indiana, farmer studied the idea of moving to 20-inch rows for three years before making the switch in both corn and soybeans. Narrow-row beans were a no-brainer. It was corn that required the numbers crunching. While Wallis was convinced reducing row width would result in a more efficient corn factory, the need for both a specialized planter and a 20-inch corn head made the decision more than an impulse buy.
During Drought Cull Cows Strategically
May 25, 2021 National Headlines OMAHA (DTN) — With areas of the High Plains already in severe drought and weather forecasts calling for worsening drought in some parts of the region, the strategic culling of cows is vitally important. With forages and feedstuffs in limited supply, many cow-calf producers will need to reduce their herd size in order to weather these uncertain times.
2021 West Holmes FFA County Home Clean Up
May 25, 2021 FFA News By Alysa Pringle, chapter reporter On Saturday,May 1st, 12 members from the West Holmes FFA chapter visited the Holmes County Home for community service. Members who participated include: Natasha Averbukh, Cora Crilow, Ansen Hall, Sarah Irwin, Samantha Kendall, Leah Reining, Becca Schuch, Ashley Tate, Syrus Tish, Blaine Winkler, John Maloney, and Wyatt Schlauch. Members weeded the gardens, trimmed bushes, picked up sticks, and cleaned sidewalks.
West Holmes FFA 2021 Banquet
By Alysa Pringle, chapter reporter On Saturday May 8th, 2021 the West Holmes FFA chapter held their annual banquet at Harvest Ridge with over 250 guests and chapter members present. The banquet was held to honor and recognize all the FFA members’ achievements over the past year, as well as recognize community members for their help and involvement in the FFA.
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