Linda Moody lmoody@civitasmedia.com GREENVILLE — On the heels of the recent Darke County 4-H Recognition and Kick-Off, 18 clubs availed themselves recently when their respective members and advisers gathered in the Youth Building at the fairgrounds to let possible recruits know about the 4-H open house. Each participating club had tables and booths set up with […]
Linda Moody lmoody@civitasmedia.com GREENVILLE– The Darke County 4-H Recognition and Kickoff netted many awards to 4-Hers and the general public when “Blast Off With 4-H” took off at the All Seasons Place recently. Cheryl Leugers, president of the Darke County 4-H Committee, stood in for Rhonda Williams, who was unable to attend because of another commitment. […]
By Michael Zimmerman mzimmerman@civitasmedia.com There has been a big debate here in the United States and across the pond in Europe concerning the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in agriculture. On the one hand, those in the agriculture industry argue that the use of genetically modified crops reduce the need of pesticides, and allows […]
9 month extension of 2008 bill passed in fiscal cliff deal By Michael Zimmerman mzimmerman@civitasmedia.com As the year 2012 neared its end, there was a lot of talk about the “fiscal cliff” deal. But one aspect of that deal was taken care of with a nine-month bandage: the Farm Bill. The Food, Conservation and Energy Act […]
VERSAILLES — For Ohio Farm Bureau Excellence in Agriculture winner Greg McGlinch, 32, of Versailles, a passion for agriculture comes pretty naturally. “I’m the fifth generation of our family on the farm, so you might say it’s just tradition,” said McGlinch. “It’s something I’ve always enjoyed and something I want to share with our kids. […]
By Heather Meade hmeade@dailyadvocate.com ARCANUM — The DeMoss family farm has been in Donald DeMoss’ family for more than six generations, he said. His grandparents, Luther and Ethel DeMoss purchased the farm in 1906, but it had been in his grandmother’s family for at least two generations before that. Donald’s father, Earl DeMoss, inherited the […]
By Heather Meade hmeade@dailyadvocate.com DARKE COUNTY — New Year’s resolutions aren’t just for those who are overweight, sedentary or struggling to break a bad habit. Farmers can resolve to avoid poor management practices or implement better production techniques in 2013. Steve Leer, communications consultant/senior writer for Purdue University’s AgComm news and public affairs and publishing […]
By Ryan Carpe rcarpe@dailyadvocate.com DARKE COUNTY — The U.S. House and Senate announced a short-term farm bill extension on Dec. 29 which would continue the active polices of the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 and halt the imminent threat of accelerated dairy prices. In a statement to CNN, Senate Agriculture Committee Chairwoman Debbie […]