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USDA announces egg program |
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Written by Sentinel-Tribune Staff
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Thursday, 18 April 2013 09:31 |
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Department of Agriculture, in collaboration with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, has developed a program to certify processed eggs and egg products for export, providing new opportunities for U.S. food exporters.
The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service will certify a wide range of products containing eggs
"A number of countries around the world have asked for certification for egg-containing products." said AMS Administrator Dave Shipman. For info call (202) 720-3272.
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Written by Sentinel-Tribune Staff
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Thursday, 18 April 2013 09:30 |
Leaders of Tomorrow
On Sunday, the Leaders of Tomorrow 4-H club had a meeting. The theme was mustache bash.
Members talked about supporter T-shirt designs, the upcoming bake sale on Saturday in front of Croghan Colonial Bank in Custar along with recycling. The club also discussed 4-H Camp and float and booth themes.
The next meeting will be May 5 at Andy Wilhelm's house.
Country Guys and Gals
The Country Guys and Gals 4-H Club met Sunday at Portage Township Building
The club's quilt square is coming along. The background will be painted green and have 4 white "H's." Times to help complete the painting will be announced at next meeting.
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Conservancy to host nature walks in Pemberville, Paulding |
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Written by Sentinel-Tribune Staff
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Thursday, 18 April 2013 09:13 |
PERRYSBURG - The Black Swamp Conservancy invites the public to experience springtime in the Great Black Swamp at one of their wildflower walks on April 27 and May 4. Taking place on Conservancy protected properties; both events are free and open to the public.
The first walk is being held at Forrest Woods Nature Preserve in Paulding County. Situated along Marie DeLarme Creek, a tributary of the Maumee River, the preserve is one of the finest remnants of the historic Great Black Swamp. The 292-acre preserve is home to more than 30 rare, threatened and endangered species of plants and animal. John Jaeger, former director of natural resources for Toledo Metroparks and Lloyd Jones, a retired biology professor from the University of Toledo will serve as guides.
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Conservation families sought by ODNR |
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Written by Sentinel-Tribune Staff
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Thursday, 18 April 2013 09:29 |
COLUMBUS - The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) will acknowledge Ohio farm families who are leaders in the areas of conservation for the 2013 Conservation Farm Family Awards. The awards program is sponsored by the ODNR Division of Soil and Water Resources, Ohio Farmer Magazine and the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.
The Conservation Farm Family Award program has recognized Ohio farm families since 1984 for their efforts in managing natural and human resources while meeting both production and conservation goals. Individual farmers, partnerships or family farm corporations are eligible for nomination, provided a substantial portion of their income is derived from farming. The judging is based on the nominee's use of new and traditional conservation techniques, comprehensive management, individual initiative in applying conservation measures and the nominee's willingness to share conservation information, experiences and philosophy with others.
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Bowling Green FFA members honored at annual awards banquet |
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Written by Sentinel-Tribune Staff
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Wednesday, 17 April 2013 09:55 |
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| Jordan Engle (left), winner of the 110% Award, and Henry Apple, winner of the Dekalb Award, pose for a picture after the FFA banquet awards held at Bowling Green High School Saturday night. (Photo: Shane Hughes/Sentinel-Tribune) |
Among the awards presented Saturday night at the Bowling Green FFA banquet were:
Proficiency awards
Steven Speck was the only double winner as 34 proficiency awards were recognized and awarded on Saturday night.
Speck received the Beef Production Entrepreneurship, sponsored by the Wood County Beef Producers and the Fiber and Oil Crop Production Entrepreneurship proficiency.
Other proficiency awards were awarded to
Connor Senn for Agricultural Communications Placement; Natalie Carpenter for Agricultural Education Placement; Jordan Engle for Agricultural Mechanics Design and Fabrication Placement; Steven Gerdeman for Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance Entrepreneurship; Jacob Keller for Agricultural Mechanics Repair & Maintenance Placement; Ben Wilhelm for Agricultural Processing Entrepreneurship; Dalton Neifer for Agricultural Processing Placement;
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