The Bluffton Farmers Market is excited to announce the upcoming vendors meeting, which will take place at 7:00 p.m. on April 3 on the third floor of the Bluffton Town Hall. The meeting is open to all interested vendors.
Ohio honey production for 2022 totaled 1.25 million pounds, up 22 percent from 2021. This estimate included honey from producers with 5 or more colonies.
Yields from Ohio’s 19,000 honey producing colonies averaged 66 pounds in 2022, up 2 pounds from the previous year. Ohio honey price averaged $3.48 per pound, down 16 cents per pound from last year. Value of production totaled $4.36 million, up 17 percent from 2021. Honey stocks totaled 464 thousand pounds, up 19 percent from 2021.
On Wednesday, March 15, the Ada Area Chamber of Commerce hosted members at its annual luncheon at the Inn at Ohio Northern University. The event included a state of the chamber update, three awards including the Business of the Year and a benefit plan presentation by SOCA (Southern Ohio Chamber Alliance).
GROB, a European manufacturer of high-quality production systems and universal machining centers that is located in Bluffton, has one more apprenticeship tour left before applications close on April 2.
The tour is from 9:00-11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 11.
This event features a presentation about the program, Q&A with training staff and a facility tour led by current apprentices. Registration is required as spots are limited.
HARDIN COUNTY--The Hardin County Cattle Producers will hold their annual Beef Banquet on Saturday, March 25 in the Community Building at the fairgrounds, starting at 6:30 pm. Pre-sale tickets are $20 ($25 at the door), kids ages 6 and under are free, and 2022 Hardin County Junior Fair Beef Barn Exhibitors are free with a reservation given to any Cattle Producers Director or the Hardin County OSU Extension office.
Hardin County United Way has announced, "We are excited to be kicking off our new CLUB 52 campaign. For just a $52 dollar donation, you can be a part of an exclusive group.
"All club members will receive a limited-edition keychain, which will connect you with discounts at local businesses. We are thrilled to be partnering with many amazing local businesses who are joining the United Way family.
"Each month new discounts will be available to our club members, in addition members only events will be held throughout the year. Are you ready to Join the Club? Email: [email protected] or call 419-675-1860."
