Industry in the News

Education

Agricultural Education and the FFA Is For You

Mattituck educators, students tell legislators of agricultural education program’s transformative impacts

Communication

Versailles places 1st in ag communications

Farm Bureau helps spread knowledge

Community

County Extension, local farmers celebrate agriculture at annual awards banquet

http://www.dailyfreeman.com/general-news/20170228/community-supported-agricultural-fairs-scheduled-in-region

Leadership

County has new 4-H extension educator

Agriculture award received by local dairyman

Industry 

Report Highlights BRD Study

Nebraska agricultural industry’s warm weather woes

Lindsay Hill Basketball Tournament

Agricultural Communicators of Tomorrow (ACT) hosted their annual 3-on-3 basketball tournament on Saturday, February 25th.

This event is held each year in memory of agricultural communicator, Lindsay Hill who passed away in 2011 in a tragic car accident. Hill had a deep passion for Ohio State and Ohio State basketball. To honor the legacy of Hill, ACT hosts this annual event with proceeds from the tournament going toward the Lindsay Hill Memorial Endowment fund. Donations may also be given directly to the fund at giveto.osu.edu and search “Lindsay Hill Memorial Endowment Fund”, fund number 482151.

Thank you to the students and teams who participated in this annual tradition in 2017.

First Place Team: Sky Hookers

Second Place Team: Wayne County Boys

Third Place Team: Columbus Dads

Fourth Place Team: Mo Buckets

Fifth Place Team: Ag Ed Society

ACT Members