Hardin County FSA Director Douglas D. Dyer would like to remind producers of upcoming important deadlines for the new safety-net programs established by the 2014 Farm Bill, known as Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) and Price Loss Coverage (PLC).

The Hardin County Sheep Improvement Association will hold their annual Lamb Banquet on Saturday, March 7 at St. John's United Church of Christ at 6:30 p.m.

Agricultural fertilizer applicator certification is now required for farmers who apply fertilizer to more than 50 acres of agricultural production grown primarily for sale.

The Hardin County Pork Producers are offering six $500 scholarships to qualified students. Scholarships will be awarded to one student from each of the six county schools.

Farmers in the area will soon have the opportunity to participate in the Conservation Tillage and Technology Conference (CTC), one of the largest agricultural programs in northwestern Ohio.

The Hardin County Sheep Improvement Association is looking for 2015 Lamb and Wool Queen contestants and scholarship applicants.

The OSU Extension Sheep Team is partnering with the Ohio Sheep Improvement Association for the 2015 Sheep and Goat Webinar Series.

A Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) class has been planned for Hardin County.

COLUMBUS — The U.S. Department of Agriculture will make $100 million available this year through the Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP).

The OSU Extension Beef Team has announced the details for the 2015 Ohio Beef Cattle School. The Hardin County Extension office will serve as a host site for this winter's series.