The Hardin County Pork Producers will hold their annual Pork Banquet at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14 at St. John's United Church of Chris in Kenton.

Some farmers have received a notice that informs them that their current pesticide applicator license will expire at the end of March 2015 and that they must complete their continuing education hours to renew before this date.

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.