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Farm Science Review, September 21-23

Posted by Paula Scott on Friday, September 17, 2021

Farm Science Review is coming up next week, September 21st – 23rd with lots of  excitement in store for farmers young and old. There will be a lot of new equipment and technology to  view as you walk around the showgrounds and of course milk shakes and delicious sandwiches from the  OSU student organizations. OSU also has some exciting areas for you to stop by and learn more about  agricultural practices being studied at OSU and view some of the latest technology in action. 

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Habitat for Humanity Donation Drive by Alpha Sigma Phi

Posted by Paula Scott on Wednesday, September 8, 2021

During the months of September and October 2021, Alpha Sigma Phi will be holding a "couch drive" to collect furniture and mechanical equipment in good condition for donation to the Lima branch of Habitat for Humanity. 

Donors anywhere in the greater Ada/ Kenton area may call or email to schedule pickup. Goods will be inspected at pickup. To participate, contact service chair Drew Hurley at 614-600-8501 or email [email protected].

Proceeds will go towards funding the next house that Habitat builds, as well as support the Lima Restore.

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2021 Hardin County Carcass Show of Champions

Provided by Mark Badertscher, Agriculture and Natural Resources Extension Educator, OSU Extension Hardin County
Posted by Paula Scott on Tuesday, September 7, 2021

Have you ever wondered how well the grand and reserve champion fair animals will grade out on the rail? Because of pandemic concerns, the OSU Extension office is announcing that the 2021 Hardin County Fair Carcass Show of Champions will again be held virtually after this year’s Hardin County Fair. 

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Unusual Armyworm Outbreak

Posted by Paula Scott on Sunday, September 5, 2021

Northwest Ohio extension offices are noting "an unusual number of reports about fall armyworm outbreaks particularly in forage including alfalfa and sorghum sudangrass, and in turf. Certain hard-hit fields have been all but stripped bare." 

The infestation can affect crops and lawns. Fall armyworm does not overwinter in Ohio.

Additional information can be found at News and notes from Allen County OSU Extension.

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Masks now required indoors on the Ohio Northern campus

Exceptions for personal offices or residence hall spaces
Posted by admin on Wednesday, August 11, 2021

Ohio Northern University has announced that all members of the ONU community will wear masks indoors, if not in a personal office or residence hall space, beginning on Aug. 9.

Due to the level of transmission for Hardin County increasing from moderate (yellow) to substantial (orange), ONU is now requiring those who are vaccinated to wear masks indoors, a change that will be noted in the ONU Safety Plan. Those who are unvaccinated are already required to mask indoors as described in the ONU Safety Plan as well.

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What's for lunch? Here's Ada school menu

Posted by admin on Monday, August 9, 2021

Ada students will begin the 2021-2022 school year on Thursday, August 19.

The school lunch menu is now available for the year. Full menu is attached to the story.

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