Roundup of 4-H news for Dec. 19, 2024
Catch up on local 4-H news from Just Rite 4H Club.
Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 19, 2024
Catch up on FFA news from Waterford FFA, Racine FFA, West Holmes FFA, Clermont Northeastern FFA, Black River FFA and Shelby FFA.
Lake Erie fish survey finds walleye hatches down
The annual Lake Erie fish surveys revealed that walleye hatches were below average and yellow perch hatches were above average in two of the three zones.
ODNR adds wells to monitor groundwater supply
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is adding at least 10 new wells to the statewide Ohio Groundwater Observation Well Network.
Poacher sentenced for unlawful taking of trophy buck
Christopher Alexander will serve jail time for his leading role in a case of deer poaching involving the unlawful harvesting of an 18-point deer.
Better habitats for wild leeks could help future foraging demands
In response to excess harvest worries, a Penn State research team has studied how to grow and harvest ramps as a potential forest crop since 2017.
Public comment sought on eastern hellbender listing
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed to list the eastern hellbender as an endangered species throughout its range under the Endangered Species Act.
Ohio Brownfields Conference planned
The Greater Ohio Policy Center, in partnership with the Ohio EPA, will host the 2025 Ohio Brownfields Conference May 8.
Educational event to kick off historical society celebration
The Mahoning Valley Historical Society launched its 150th anniversary celebration, which will run through September and include Mahoning Valley history.
$185,000 in grants awarded to Pennsylvania dairy producers
The Center for Dairy Excellence awarded $185,000 to 37 Pennsylvania dairy producers through the latest round of the Dairy Excellence Grant program.