Workers from the Wagner Dairy Farm cut and roll the high grass at the east parking lot of the Hardin County Fairgrounds Tuesday in preparation for the flood of cars which will use the field in September. Fair Board President Howard Lyle said the weeds at the parking lot “got away” from the normal mowing schedule this summer due to …
Five Hardin County youth qualified to compete in equestrian events at the Ohio State Fair as follows:
The Hardin County Chamber and Business Alliance unveiled a new farm-to-table logo and marketing campaign to promote new agribusiness opportunities in Hardin County, as local farmers and growers are producing locally grown food for consumers.
The Hardin County Fair has vendor spaces available. “This is a great way to promote your business,” said Janie Seiler, chair of the fair board’s concessions committee. At this time there are two small spaces in the Merchants Building (8 1/2 x 8 1/2 for $115 or a 10 x 9 for $140.) Community Building spaces are available at $185 …
The Hardin County Agricultural Society met July 11 at the Hardin County Fairgrounds. There were 19 directors and 10 guests present.
The Horse Council met on July 9. Brandi Rowe, Megan Gossard, Dana Stump, Mark Light, Sharon Sloan, Jonda Cole, Joyce Roof, Jackie Stump, Ann Anderson, Chloe Anderson, Ranee Liedel, Greg Liedel, Elaina Schaub, Tiffan Geberin, Stephanie Sorgen, Michelle Long, Toby Long, Ashley Gossard, Kelly Carder, Bob Carder, Brieanne Sullivan, Samantha Sullivan, Cain Sullivan, Laura Gossard, Alesia Martin and Jolene Buchenroth …
The ban on poultry for this year's Hardin County Fair because of the avian flu was discussed at Saturday’s meeting of the Hardin County Agricultural Society. Mark Badetscher, Hardin County OSU Extension educator, reported the virus that has been infecting backyard poultry and commercial flocks in 20 states west of Ohio.
Youth who were raising poultry for the 2015 Hardin County Fair can continue on with their projects, even though no poultry will be allowed at the fair because of the risk of avian flu. The following plan was adopted by the poultry committee for the 2015 Hardin County Fair exhibitors in the show.
There will be no live horses housed in the barn at the Hardin County Farm Museum during the county fair. During a recent commissioners meeting, the suggestion was made the draft horses could use the barn during the fair.
The Hardin County Agricultural Society changed its mind at its May 2 meeting and said kids participating in the livestock sale will not have to turn in thank-you cards to receive their check.
