Month: March 2016

Youth Loans Available to Fund FFA and 4-H Projects

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Youth loans up to a maximum of $5000 are available to fund 4-H and FFA projects.

If you know a young person who is planning to expand the size and scope of their 4-H or FFA SAE project, this youth loan opportunity may be for them.

The Farm Service Agency (FSA), an agency of the United State Department of Agriculture, makes loans available to individual youth to establish and operate income-producing projects in connection with their participation in FFA and 4-H and other similar organizations. To be eligible for funding, projects must Continue reading Youth Loans Available to Fund FFA and 4-H Projects →

Cattlemen Host Successful 28th Banquet!

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On Saturday, March 26th, more than 80 local Fairfield County cattlemen enjoyed their 28th annual Banquet. The fellowship enjoyed the FCCA’s famous Steak Fajitas along with all of the complementary sides, plus several “Mexico” inspired desserts. Those in attendance celebrated the promotion of Beef, and the the Beef industry, and our Youth’ Continue reading Cattlemen Host Successful 28th Banquet! →

Ohio Beef Expo begins March 18

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Don’t forget that Ohio’s premier beef event – the Ohio Beef Expo – begins this Friday, March 18 at the Ohio Exposition Center in Columbus. More than 30,000 visitors are expected to visit the huge trade show, see the more than 1300 cattle on display, and attend the five cattle breed sales at this 29th annual event. As always, the junior shows will be the feature on Sunday. Find more details at http://www.ohiobeefexpo.com/

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28th annual Fairfield County Cattleman’s Association Banquet

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Plan now to attend the 28th annual Fairfield County Cattleman’s Association banquet and annual meeting on Saturday, March 26 in the Fairfield County Ag Center (831 College Avenue, Lancaster). Registration begins at 6 p.m. with supper to follow at 6:30. The meal will feature the famous FCCA “Fajitas” and more.

Price is $10 for adults; $6 for children under the age of 10, age 4 and under are free, plus, ALL Continue reading 28th annual Fairfield County Cattleman’s Association Banquet →

Market Beef Numbers Up for the 2016 Fairfield County Jr. Fair

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On March 5, fifty one 4-H and FFA members weighed in a total of 70 beef feeder calves in preparation for the 2016 Fairfield County finished market beef show on October 11. Of the 70 head tagged in on Saturday, 3 were heifers, and 37 were bred, born and raised here in Fairfield County. Several Continue reading Market Beef Numbers Up for the 2016 Fairfield County Jr. Fair →