The Hardin County Dairy Service Unit is holding their semi-annual cheese sale. The spring sale has a variety of cheeses to choose from including Colby, Muenster, Smoked Cheddar, Mozzarella, Marble, American Processed, Farmers Cheese, Cheddar, Big Eye Swiss, Baby Swiss, Lacey Swiss (low cholesterol, low fat), Hot Pepper, and also Trail Bologna.

Dr. Laura Lindsey, soybean and wheat specialist with The Ohio State University Department of Horticulture and Crop Science, is embarking on a statewide project aimed at generating some baseline producer data on current soybean management practices in Ohio's production systems.

The Hardin County Cattle Producers will hold their annual Beef Banquet on Saturday, March 26 in the Community Building at the fairgrounds, starting at 6 p.m.

Some farmers have received a notice that informs them that their current pesticide applicator license will expire at the end of March 2016 and that they must complete their continuing education hours to renew before this date. The cost of renewal has increased since the last time and it will now cost $65.

The Hardin County Pork Producers will hold their annual pork banquet on Saturday, March 12 at St. John's Evangelical Church, starting at 6:30 p.m. The fun-filled evening will include selection of the queen and scholarship recipients as well as amazing food and door prizes.

High input costs coupled with low grain prices anticipated in 2016 means that growers have to make smarter, calculated choices to grow profitable crops this year. Also important is the need to build and maintain healthy soils to help ensure good water quality, said Randall Reeder, a retired Ohio State University Extension agricultural engineer.

The annual Hardin County Dairy Banquet will be held on Saturday, March 12 at noon at the Plaza Inn Restaurant, Mount Victory.

Two Riverdale FFA Chapter members placed first in the tractor trouble shooting contest at Cory Rawson High School on Jan. 21.

The Hardin County Sheep Improvement Association will hold their annual Lamb Banquet on Saturday, March 5 at St. John's Evangelical Church at 6:30 p.m.