By: Paulding FFA Reporter, Caydence Rue On September 28th, the Paulding FFA Officer Team kicked off their youth program at Oakwood Elementary. Oakwood Youth for Ag (OYA) is a hands-on learning experience for the sixth graders that helps expand their views on agriculture. There will be two FFA officers going over to Oakwood each month…
Jason Hartschuh has been hired as field specialist, dairy management and precision livestock for Ohio State University Extension in The Ohio State University College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES). Hartschuh, who previously served as an OSU Extension educator for agriculture and natural resources, will begin his new position Nov. 1, said Jacqueline Kirby…
By: Caydence Rue, Paulding FFA Reporter On Wednesday September 28th, five Paulding FFA officers traveled down to Columbus for the Ohio Legislative Leadership Conference. The officers included Secretary Jamy Hunt, Reporter Caydence Rue, Treasurer Jalyn Klopfenstein, Sentinel Kobe Foor, Student Advisor Brooke Kilgore and their FFA advisor, Mrs. Jen Bradford. In the morning, these students…
By: Paulding FFA Reporter Caydence Rue On Monday September 5th the Paulding FFA Chapter had 28 members walk in the Oakwood Homecoming parade to represent our chapter. Then there were 10 members that stayed to help with kids games and activities. The kids were able to play nine square in the air, dig through a…
Saturday, September 10th was the day to learn and celebrate in the agriculture community as Mercer Landmark (Latty Agronomy facility) hosted The AGrow Expo event. During the morning and afternoon, farmers had the opportunity to take part in sessions to keep up to date with the latest in farming — Global Trends and their Impact…
In addition to being one of the most labor-intensive professions, farming is also considered one of the most dangerous jobs in the U.S. Rushing the job to save time can be extremely hazardous––even deadly––when farming near electrical equipment. Every year, North Western Electric Cooperative, Paulding Putnam Electric Cooperative, Tricounty REC, and Midwest Electric see collisions…
By: Caydence Rue, Paulding FFA Reporter Last Monday, August 29th, the Paulding FFA Chapter held their first meeting of the 2022-2023 school year. The kickoff meeting included both FFA members and their parents, so they could learn a little more about FFA from the advisors and the officer team. At this meeting there were over…
The Maumee Valley Antique Steam & Gas Engine Show 45th show will be held August 18-21 at the Jefferson Township Park, 1720 Webster Road, east of New Haven, IN between U.S 30 and U.S 24. The show promises fun for the entire family. For more information, visit maumeevalley.org. We are featuring Oliver & Hart Parr…
By: Caydence Rue, Paulding FFA Reporter The Paulding FFA Officer Team recently went on an officer retreat to Sugar Grove, Ohio near Hocking Hills. The retreat was a great opportunity for the officer team to get away and plan out their 2022-2023 FFA year. The retreat began with team bonding activities that allowed the officer…
Ohio State Fair took place recently down by the state capital as it does every year. 4-H students and FFA students from all across the state participate in this prestigious event every summer. They dedicate their young lives to projects in which they are passionate about and some of which they may see a future…
By: Elizabeth Bok Over three days the Fairview FFA Officer team bonded while adding their personal touches to the Ag classroom and making it their own. They learned leadership techniques, made goals, and created a calendar for the new year. The officers learned how to work together and be the most successful as a team…
Ann’s Bright Beginnings Preschool and Daycare recently welcomed Mrs. Carrie Jones and her son, Liam, with their menagerie of animals! They brought along guinea hens, ducks, a naked neck turkey, peacocks, rabbits, a silkie, and two adorable goats! We have openings in our summer program AND fall preschool registration is now open! Call 419-399-KIDS for…
2022 Paulding County 4-H Fair was a hot one! From sweltering heat and humidity to severe weather threats to fire department sprinkles for heat exhausted animals. The huge swamp fans were a great benefit to all, but especially to the furry 4-legged friends. Walking through the animal barns, fair-goers were met with animals lounging in…
