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Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference March 14-15 in Ada

Posted by Staff on Sunday, February 26, 2023

After March 1, registration fees increase

The Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference (CTC) will be held in- person March 14-15 at  Ohio Northern University in Ada. This year’s conference will feature David Hula, four-time winner of the National Corn Growers Association Yield Contest and current record holder at 616 bushels per acre–all accomplished with no-till and strip-till. His presentation has been made possible by sponsors Brandt Professional Agriculture, Calmer  Corn Heads, Pioneer Seeds, and Meristem Crop Performance. 

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How to make a nomination for Ada business of the year

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, February 26, 2023

Have you witnessed an Ada area business, its owners, managers or employees making special contributions to the community? The Ada Area Chamber of Commerce has a prize for that. The chamber is currently seeking nominations for the Outstanding Business/Industry award to be presented at the March 15 annual meeting at The Inn at ONU.

The nomination form is attached HERE. Additional letters of support are encouraged.

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2022 Ohio farm numbers

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, February 22, 2023

The number of farms in Ohio in 2022 was 76,500, according to the USDA, NASS, Great Lakes Regional Office. Land in farms was 13.1 million acres, down 400,000 acres from last year. The average size farm in Ohio was 171 acres per farm, down 5 acres 2021. (See attached chart.)

The number of farms in the United States for 2022 is estimated at 2,002,700, down 9,350 farms from 2021. Total land in farms, at 893,400,000 acres, decreased 1,900,000 acres from 2021. The average farm size for 2022 is 446 acres, up from 445 acres the previous year.

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JAMPD survey open through February 28

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, February 21, 2023

The Johnny Appleseed Metro Park District is conducting a survey until February 28, inviting the public to provide feedback on ways to improve area parks.

What can we do to improve the quality of your visit to the Park?

What do you want to see more of?

Are there updates you'd like to see?

Click HERE to participate in the survey.

For more information on JAMPD programs and facilities, visit https://www.jampd.com/

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Mission Possible coffee trail leads to Ada's Buckeye East

Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, February 21, 2023

Mission Possible, a nonprofit with schools in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, is hosting an event called the Mission Possible Coffee Trail. For $20 you can purchase a coffee trail card giving you access to a designated coffee item at 19 participating coffee shops, includig Buckeye East at 123 E. Buckeye Ave. in Ada.

Organizers explain, "The trail runs from March 15 - May 10, so you have 8 weeks to use your card, support their schools in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, and experience some fantastic coffee shops along the way.

"Go to www.ourmissionispossible.org/coffee-trail to get your card today and help support education one cup at a time."

PARTICIPATING COFFEE SHOPS

  • Baker's Cafe, 408 S. Main St. Findlay
  • Baking Company, 510 S. Blanchard St., Findlay
  • Buckeye East, 123 E. Buckeye Ave., Ada 
  • Coffee Amici, 328 S. Main St., Findlay
  • Enchanted Bean, 204 S. Main St., Fostoria
  • Flatlands Coffee, 138 N. Main St., Bowling Green
  • Flying Joe, 2130 Preston Pkwy, Perrysburg
  • Fort Findlay Coffe & Doughnut Shoppe, 1016 Tiffin Ave., Findlay
  • Meeting Place on Market, 220 W. Market St., Lima
  • Novel Blends, 116 S. Main St., Bowling Green
  • Twisted Whisk Cafe, 101 S. Main St., Bluffton
  • Well Grounded Cafe, 114 N. Elm St., Ottawa
  • Way Makers, 24125 Front St., Grand Rapids
  • We Serve Coffee, 114 E. Sandusky St., Findlay
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Hardin County Pork Producers banquet on March 18

Posted by Staff on Saturday, February 18, 2023

HARDIN COUNTY--The Hardin County Pork Producers will hold their annual Pork Banquet on Saturday, March 18 at Mid-Ohio Energy Cooperative in Kenton, starting at 6:30 pm. The evening will include naming of the Hardin County Pork Industry Queen and Pork Producers Scholarship Recipients, as well as pork dishes and door prizes. Adult ticket prices are $10, and $5 for 2022 Hardin County Junior Fair Swine Exhibitors, as well as fair workers from the Pork Producers Pavilion, and children.

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