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4-H Judging Results
July is always a busy time for 4-H members as they strive to complete their project work and prepare exhibits for judging (and the fair). Check out our list of winning 4-H projects. Many of these 4-H members will be representing Hancock County at the 2010 Ohio State Fair.
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Announcements
To thank farmers, the Monsanto Fund is offering to make a contribution in your name to your local community through their America's Farmers Grow Communities Project.
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County News
Barb Brahm, Extension Educator Family and Consumer Sciences has two upcoming Basic Budgeting programs. August 19th from 6-9 pm at the Hancock County Agricultural Service Center, or August 25th from 9 am - 12 noon at The Family Center.
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Become a Master Gardener!
Apply now for a new training class being held this fall in Hancock County! Registration closes August 27th with classes beginning September 14th. Participants are expected to have basic horticultural interest/knowledge. The training program involves 48 class hours (Tuesday evenings & some Saturday mornings.) Course fee is $125. Trainees then commit to volunteering 50-hours of community service sharing their gardening knowledge to become an OSU Extension Master Gardener Volunteer.
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State News
COLUMBUS, Ohio -- Ohio State University Extension is determining next steps for three counties where proposed property tax levies to support local Extension programs failed to pass in the May 4 election.
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Fuel Storage Containment Required
There are recently revised regulations which require containment if you have more than 1,320 gallons of above ground fuel storage.
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