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University of Florida faculty, students donate lab equipment to elementary schools
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — When the University of Florida gave the call to move classes online in 2020, faculty in the UF/IFAS department of microbiology and cell science transitioned hands-on labs and learning experiences into a virtual environment. Monika Oli, master lecturer in the department, knew she had to find innovative ways for students to work with microscopes, cell slides and pipets even when her students’ homes became their classrooms.
Life skills learned in the Helterbrand family FFA state officer tradition
To schedule your campus visit go to: wilmington.edu By Madi Kregel, OCJ field reporter Family traditions run deep in the FFA and, for many FFA members, there once was a time where they watched an older sibling wear the blue jacket. That was the case for 2020-2021 Ohio FFA State Secretary Joe Helterbrand from Hillsboro. His older brother, AJ Helterbrand, was a state officer in 2011-2012.
Recognizing top Ohio FFA public speakers
To plan your campus visit go to: https://www.wilmington.edu/admission/visit-campus/ By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter Although speaking in front of a crowd may seem daunting, FFA members competing in the Public Speaking Career Development Event (CDE) find it energizing and exciting. Students practice and prepare speeches to share in front of a panel of judges and the top 20 students in each category compete at the state level.
Blue jackets, bright futures for new Allen East FFA
By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter When FFA members reflect on their time in the organization, memories of the blue corduroy jacket, friendships and endless opportunities rush to mind. Now, students at Allen East High School have the chance to grow, learn and become leaders through the new Allen East FFA Chapter. The chapter, which was started in the fall of 2020, currently has 85 FFA members.
Virtual conference energizes Ohio FFA members
By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter Ohio FFA members are feeling motivated to make a difference in their local communities and chapters since attending the first Energize Ohio FFA Conference. The virtual conference, offered on Jan. 16 and Jan. 17, allowed FFA members from across the state to connect and learn about motivation.
ME FFA News Release – fruit sales results - Ohio Ag Net | Ohio's Country Journal
January 5, 2021 Chapter News, FFA News Recently, the Miami East-MVCTC FFA Chapter conducted their annual Fruit Sales Fundraiser. Overall, the chapter had a successful fundraiser and will use the profits to offer leadership and competition activities to its 86 FFA members and provide service opportunities to the Miami East community and the agriculture industry. The highest selling individual was Keira Kirby.
Embracing “Learning to do” into a future career
By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter From the skills learned to the support he gained along the way, one alumni member from the Liberty Center FFA chapter has put, “learning to do, doing to learn,” into action. As an FFA member, Zac Graber, a 2015 Liberty Center High School graduate, participated in public speaking, served as the Liberty Center FFA President and received his State FFA Degree.
Historic 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo wraps for the year
October 30, 2020 2020 National FFA Convention, FFA News The 93rd National FFA Convention & Expo may have been held virtually this year, but numbers indicate that many members across the country enjoyed the event. There were more than 217,415 viewers and participants of the event. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the decision was made in late June to host the largest student event virtually this year instead of in-person. The event kicked off Tuesday, Oct.
Ohio FFA’s Shining Star Chapters
McClain FFA was recognized by Senator Bob Peterson and the 133rd General Assembly of Ohio for receiving a three-star National Chapter Award at National Convention. Photo provided by Maysun Faulconer. October 28, 2020 2020 National FFA Convention, FFA News By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter Ohio FFA has 33 three-star chapters to be recognized at the 93rd National FFA Convention and Expo.
A convention for the future, for all
By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter As the countdown to the 93rd National FFA Convention and Expo continues, FFA members, alumni, and supporters are excited and also curious for what a virtual convention will bring. For the first time, National Convention will be held virtually, which means that for the first time every FFA member who is interested in tuning in and taking part in the activities can do so.
Measure Bans Some Chemicals
August 5, 2020 National Headlines OMAHA (DTN) — New legislation introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives and Senate would ban organophosphate, neonicotinoid and paraquat pesticides, create a petition process to EPA for individual citizens, close loopholes on emergency exemptions and make other reforms to the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act, or FIFRA. Sen. Tom Udall, D-N.M., and Rep.
Western Lamb Market Crisis
August 5, 2020 National Headlines WASHINGTON (DTN) — JBS, the Brazilian meat company, is planning to convert a Colorado lamb processing facility to process beef cuts, further limiting processing facilities for the sheep industry in western states, according to local media reported. JBS USA Holdings Inc.
Meet the 2020-2021 Ohio FFA State Officers
By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter This year during the Ohio FFA Celebration 11 students were elected to serve the Ohio FFA Association for the coming year. Although their year may look different due to the COVID-19 pandemic, these students are looking forward to connecting with FFA members, speaking with alumni and industry professionals and stepping up to the many challenges presented throughout the year.
From FFA jackets to PPE, Universal Lettering is “Living to Serve”
By Dusty Sonnenberg The last line in the FFA Motto is “Living to Serve.” That motto is being lived out in real time during COVID-19 by Universal Lettering of Van Wert, maker of the official blue corduroy FFA jacket. Little has changed from the original FFA jacket that J.H. “Gus” Lintner had Van Wert Manufacturing/Universal Uniform Company design in 1933. The Fredericktown FFA Chapter Band wore the jacket when they played at the national FFA Convention in Kansas City that year.
Stepping into a career with Sunrise Cooperative
George Secor, the Sunrise Cooperative President and Chief Executive Officer, and Ethin Bendickson, the first recipient of the Recruiting Innovative Sunrise Employees (RISE) FFA Career Program. Photo provided by Ethin Bendickson. July 1, 2020 FFA News, Top Headlines By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter During the 2020 Ohio FFA Celebration, Sunrise Cooperative announced the first recipient of the Recruiting Innovative Sunrise Employees (RISE) FFA Career Program.
Ohio’s historic canal reservoirs provide present day recreational opportunities
By Mike Ryan, OCJ Field Reporter During the heyday of Ohio canal construction, commerce, and travel in the middle 1800s, several feeder reservoirs were built to supply enough water to maintain a constant depth of 4 feet needed in the canals. As the era of the great canals waned, these feeder lakes lost their original purpose as water sources for canal traffic and were transformed into popular vacation and recreation destinations.
State Fair canceled for 2020
The 2019 Grand Champion Market Barrow exhibited by Elijah Keplinger of Clark County sold to Bob Evans, Ohio Farm Bureau, Tim Huffman, Ohio Harness horseman’s Association, ad Event Marketing Strategies for $33,000. May 21, 2020 Country Life, Top Headlines Each year, hundreds of thousands gather to make memories and enjoy their Fair favorites — food, the butter cow, a visit with Smokey Bear, a performance by the All-Ohio State Fair Band, or a run in the show ring.
Ohio FFA State officers announced
May 8, 2020 Uncategorized The new leaders of the Ohio FFA Association were announced on the final day of the Ohio FFA Celebration. Newly retired State FFA President Holly McClay read the names of the the new team of Ohio FFA state officers on Friday via Facebook.
Shining a light on the Class of 2020
By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter Think back to the first time you put your FFA jacket on. As you slid one arm in and then the other, you were filled with excitement for the future, wondering what your FFA journey would be like? As you smoothed out the jacket to be able to zip it up for the first time, it felt a little awkward and uncomfortable. You soon realized these feelings would become all too familiar as you became more involved and your advisors pushed you outside your comfort zone.
Showing gratitude to essential workers during COVID-19
By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter The last line of the FFA mission states, living to serve, which is what FFA members and chapters across the state have been doing during the outbreak of COVID-19. Farmers, nurses, doctors, mailmen, restaurant workers, and anyone continuing to work to keep us safe, healthy and fed have been classified as essential workers. FFA members have risen to the challenge to stay strong and support their community members during these tough times.
Celebrating Ohio FFA, the virtual way
2019-2020 Ohio FFA State officers May 4, 2020 2020 Ohio FFA Celebration, Top Headlines By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter The countdown to show time may look different this year as Ohio FFA kicks off the Ohio FFA Celebration, but the excitement and hard work are all the same.
Ohio FFA coping with COVID-19 through resilience
By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter On March 7, students, advisors and supporters flooded to Marysville, Ohio for a jam-packed day of contests. At Marysville High School students were competing in the state public speaking career development event (CDE), and across the road students were laser focused at the Marysville Invitational preparing for the state spring skills contests that was just a few weeks away.
Is a wetter-than-average spring on the way?
Wet fields in Coshocton Co March 11, 2020 Uncategorized Farmers anxiously awaiting spring rain forecasts might want to take several deep breaths and keep their rubber boots ready. Above-average spring rainfall is expected in March, April, and May—which is exactly what happened last year. However, recent forecasts call for warmer-than-average temperatures in March.
March looking to be warmer, not as wet
March 6, 2020 Crops, Top Headlines By Jim Noel, NOAA A warmer than normal March is now anticipated. This is a change toward the warmer side. This will speed green up conditions and start evapotranspiration early this spring. This will also help to dry out our really wet soils, a little bit at least. The bottom line is things are shaping up to not be as tough this spring.
Ohio FFA celebrated National FFA Week in unique ways
By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter Each year during the week of George Washington’s birthday, middle school and high school students across the nation celebrate how the FFA organization is making an impact in their state and local communities. FFA week serves as a time for students to share the impact of agricultural education, interact with alumni and celebrate the organization.
Ohio FFA celebrated National FFA Week in unique ways
By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter Each year during the week of George Washington’s birthday, middle school and high school students across the nation celebrate how the FFA organization is making an impact in their state and local communities. FFA week serves as a time for students to share the impact of agricultural education, interact with alumni and celebrate the organization.
Shining a light on service during the holiday season
By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter The FFA sets students up for success through “learning to do, doing to learn, earning to live and living to serve” — that is exactly what Ohio FFA members are doing as they prepare for the holiday season. Chapters across the state engage in a number of service projects to give back to their local communities. The Shelby FFA chapter in Richland County donates fruit from their chapter’s annual fruit sale to the Shelby Help Line each year.
Ohio No-Till Conference features soil health, cover crops and more
Home / Crops / Ohio No-Till Conference features soil health, cover crops and more Randall Reeder November 7, 2019 Crops, Top Headlines By Randall Reeder We have important topics and 15 speakers to cover them. The Ohio No-till Conference will be December 5 at Der Dutchman, Plain City. We expect a full house and about 16 exhibitors/sponsors. Program will run from 9:00 a.m. to about 4:00 p.m. Our keynote speaker is Mark Anson of Vincennes, Ind.
More Ohio highlights from the 2019 National FFA Convention
By Matt Reese and Kolt Buchenroth Heading into the 2019 National FFA Convention, the organization announced a record-high student membership of 700,170 and, in the next year, Kolesen McCoy will be representing each of those members as only the third National FFA President from Ohio. “It has been a mix of emotions and a roller coaster of a ride for sure. It is a very humbling experience.
National FFA Convention photo highlights
November 1, 2019 2019 National FFA Convention, FFA News, Photo Gallery Fruit Production – Austin Dotterer, Smithville Dairy Production-Placement – Joanna Frankenberg, New Bremen Agricultural Mechanics Repair and Maintenance-Placement – Andy Holscher, Upper Valley CC Diversified Agricultural Production – Jacob Wuebker, Versailles Dairy Production-Entrepreneurship – Rachel Sherman, Big Walnut-DACC Diversified Crop Production-Placement – Justin Scott, Indian Valley Jacob Zajkowski, Anthony...
Ohio FFA State Officers busy this week at National Convention
2019-2020 Ohio FFA State officers October 30, 2019 2019 National FFA Convention, FFA News By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter Each year at the Ohio FFA State Convention 11 students are elected to serve the Ohio FFA Association for the next year. These students travel throughout Ohio to meet FFA members, alumni, and industry professionals to advocate for agriculture and agricultural education.
Hot Mess Pests - Ohio Ag Net
By Emily Unglesbee DTN Staff Reporter ROCKVILLE, Md. (DTN) — Weather extremes are a major threat to U.S. row crops, as 2019 demonstrated vividly. But some insects and diseases actually thrive in the chaos of flooding, drought, hail and heavy rainfalls, and they are poised to prosper in the years ahead.
House Committee Tackles Refinery Waiver
By Todd Neeley DTN Staff Reporter OMAHA (DTN) — Siouxland Energy Cooperative in Iowa has experienced firsthand the recent ups and downs of the Renewable Fuel Standard. When the EPA granted 31 new small-refinery exemptions on August 9, it was the final straw for the corn-ethanol plant. Company officials were left with no choice but to shut down production.
USDA Details Hemp Rules
By Chris Clayton DTN Ag Policy Editor OMAHA (DTN) — Farmers who choose to grow hemp under USDA rules will have to face the risk that their crop could test “hot” and lead to the destruction of their crop without a crop insurance indemnity even if they have a license to grow hemp. USDA on Tuesday announced its interim final rule for hemp will go into effect on Thursday when the rule and its various provisions are published in the Federal Register.
The road to the National FFA Convention
Koleson McCoy is a member of the Global Impact STEM Academy in Clark County Ohio. Currently, he is in his first year at The Ohio State University studying agribusiness and applied economics with a minor in political science. He is serving as the 2019 national FFA officer candidate. October 21, 2019 2019 National FFA Convention By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter Each year, six individuals are chosen to serve the National FFA Organization for the coming year.
Learning to do through SAE programs
Lauren Wright talks with a customer as she sells her sweet corn. Photo provided by Marie Carity. June 27, 2019 FFA News, Slider By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter From growing crops to managing a herd of livestock, students have a range of projects for their supervised agricultural experiences (SAE). These projects allow students to engage in real-world agricultural activities and gain career ready skills outside of the classroom.
More 2019 proficiency winners announced
May 3, 2019 — …overnight Saturday night through Sunday midday we have a significant wave of moisture coming. Rains and thunderstorms bring .25″-1.5″ rain potential to 80% of Ohio.
Watch Ohio FFA Convention Session Three Here
May 3, 2019 — …overnight Saturday night through Sunday midday we have a significant wave of moisture coming. Rains and thunderstorms bring .25″-1.5″ rain potential to 80% of Ohio.
Twins, best friends, teammates
May 2, 2019 FFA News, Uncategorized By Meredith Oglesby, OCJ FFA reporter They had a pact to never compete, but twins Grant and Grace Lach broke that pact in May of 2018 for their individual efforts to earn a spot on the Ohio FFA State Officer Team. “All throughout our time in the FFA we had a pact that we wouldn’t compete against each other and running for state office was the first time that we broke that pact,” said Grant Lach, 2018-19 State Vice President at Large.
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