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Sausage Fundraiser for Agricultural Scholarships

The Agri-Business Committee of the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce is taking orders for fresh whole hog sausage. Proceeds from the sale go directly toward scholarships presented to Hancock County students pursuing a career in an agricultural-related field.

Sausage may be ordered at The Chamber office, 123 East Main Cross Street, Findlay, before March 23. The sausage is packaged in three-pound bags and sells for $6.00. Orders can be picked up at the entrance to the Leisure Living Show on March 31, 2007 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Leisure Living Show is held at The Cube, 3430 N. Main Street. Those purchasing sausage at the door will be provided one free ticket to the show. For more information, contact the chamber office, 419-422-3313 or the Extension Office 419-422-3851.

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2007 Private & Commerical Pesticide Applicators Testing
Wednesday, March 7th -- 1:00 p.m.
Hancock County Agricultural Service Center, 7868 CR 140, Findlay OH

Hancock County Private Pesticide Recertification Seminars
Tuesday February 6th 9 a.m. - noon
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Tuesday, February 13th 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.

Both sessions will be held at the Hancock County Agricultural Service Center, 7868 CR 140, Findlay OH 45840

Call the Extension Office at 419-422-3851 to reserve your place. If you have a conflict on these dates - click here to see dates for recertification training in surrounding counties.

Cost Recovery Policy for Pesticide Applicator Training
As part of OSU Extension policy, the Pesticide Education Program (PEP) has again implemented cost recovery for county pesticide training programs for the upcoming winter season. It is urgent to recover costs because of U.S. EPA cuts in federal funding. The standard cost for the normal 3-hour recertification program will be $15. This equates to $5 per credit hour for the recertification process.

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Agricultural Scholarship Applications Now Available

The Agri-Business Committee of the Findlay Hancock County Chamber of Commerce is accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors and college students from Hancock County who are pursuing a career in an agri-business related field. Scholarship applications are available at Findlay High School, each of the Hancock County Schools, and the Findlay Hancock County Chamber of Commerce.

Completed applications and recommendation forms must be received at The Chamber office, 123 East Main Cross Street, Findlay, before March 30, 2007.

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		Agriculture & Natural Resources Welcome to Hancock County Agriculture & Natural Resources Program Ag Notes Winter 2007

County Home Page Ag Home Page		Dear Ag Producer, It is certainly winter meeting time. As indicated by this newsletter, there are many, many opportunities to get updated on all the great things happening in agriculture today. This industry continues to grow and the technology and new advances continue to grow right along with it. Give ma a call if you need any further information on any of these upcoming opportunities. Sincerely, Gary W. Wilson Extension Educator, Agriculture and Natural Resources Calendar of Events New and/or Revised Extension Publications available 2007 Ohio/Indiana Weed Control Guide (available at Extension Offices - publication 789 $7.75 each) Farmer's Tax Guide (IRS publication #225) Ohio Corn, Soybean, & Forage Performance Trials Ohio Farm Focus Research Plot Results Nominations now being accepted for Hancock Agricultural Hall of Fame Sausage Fundraiser for Agricultural Scholarships 2007 Private and Commercial Pesticide Applicators Testing Hancock County Private Pesticide Recertification Seminars Cost Recovery Policy for Pesticide Applicator Training Agricultural Scholarship Applications Now Available Agronomy News 2006 Ohio Corn Performance Test: An Overview 2006 Ohio Soybean Performance Trial Results and Background Thinking of "Corn after Corn" Pencil it Out First! 2006 Ohio Forage Performance Trials Evaluation of Bt Technology and Insecticides for Rootworm Larval Control Farm Management News Health Insurance Deductions and Health Savings Accounts 2006 Federal Income Tax Notes Building for the Successful Transition of Your Agricultural Business 2-day workshop retreats being held in Carrollton, Mt Sterling, Archbold, and Waldo OH
		Nominations now being accepted for Hancock Agricultural Hall of Fame Through the leadership efforts of the Agri-Business Committee, the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce would like to recognize and honor outstanding contributions to agriculture by Hancock County residents. This annual award will be made to men or women who have been instrumental to the success and excellence of agriculture either as a farmer or in an agriculturally related field. The induction of Hancock County residents will be the focus of this year’s Farmer’s Share Breakfast on March 22, 2007. Any individual or organization in Hancock County may submit a Hall of Fame nominee by completing the nomination form. Awards may be made in either of two categories – Producer/Breeder, or Agricultural Related. Nominees should have made their major contribution to agriculture primarily as a result of being born, growing up, living in or beginning their career in Hancock County. The goal is to have at least 25 years experience in agriculture. No more than two posthumous inductees will be given per year and total inductees shall not exceed four in any given year. Completed nomination forms for 2007 candidates must be returned to OSU Extension, Hancock County by February 1, 2007. For more information contact Gary Wilson. Click here to access a .pdf version of the nomination form. Nomination forms are also available at the Extension Office. Top Sausage Fundraiser for Agricultural Scholarships The Agri-Business Committee of the Findlay-Hancock County Chamber of Commerce is taking orders for fresh whole hog sausage. Proceeds from the sale go directly toward scholarships presented to Hancock County students pursuing a career in an agricultural-related field. Sausage may be ordered at The Chamber office, 123 East Main Cross Street, Findlay, before March 23. The sausage is packaged in three-pound bags and sells for $6.00. Orders can be picked up at the entrance to the Leisure Living Show on March 31, 2007 from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. The Leisure Living Show is held at The Cube, 3430 N. Main Street. Those purchasing sausage at the door will be provided one free ticket to the show. For more information, contact the chamber office, 419-422-3313 or the Extension Office 419-422-3851. Top 2007 Private & Commerical Pesticide Applicators Testing Wednesday, March 7th -- 1:00 p.m. Hancock County Agricultural Service Center, 7868 CR 140, Findlay OH Hancock County Private Pesticide Recertification Seminars Tuesday February 6th 9 a.m. - noon OR Tuesday, February 13th 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. Both sessions will be held at the Hancock County Agricultural Service Center, 7868 CR 140, Findlay OH 45840 Call the Extension Office at 419-422-3851 to reserve your place. If you have a conflict on these dates - click here to see dates for recertification training in surrounding counties. Cost Recovery Policy for Pesticide Applicator Training As part of OSU Extension policy, the Pesticide Education Program (PEP) has again implemented cost recovery for county pesticide training programs for the upcoming winter season. It is urgent to recover costs because of U.S. EPA cuts in federal funding. The standard cost for the normal 3-hour recertification program will be $15. This equates to $5 per credit hour for the recertification process. Top Agricultural Scholarship Applications Now Available The Agri-Business Committee of the Findlay Hancock County Chamber of Commerce is accepting scholarship applications from high school seniors and college students from Hancock County who are pursuing a career in an agri-business related field. Scholarship applications are available at Findlay High School, each of the Hancock County Schools, and the Findlay Hancock County Chamber of Commerce. Completed applications and recommendation forms must be received at The Chamber office, 123 East Main Cross Street, Findlay, before March 30, 2007. Top 2006 Ohio Corn Performance Test: An Overview click on the link above for the full overview as printed in the C.O.R.N. Newsletter 40 (Dec. 6, 2006 - Jan. 9, 2007) Tables 1 and 2 provide an overview of 2006 hybrid performance in the early maturity and full season hybrid trials by region. Complete results are available online at: http://www.oardc.ohio-state.edu/corntrials/ More information on the 2006 Ohio Crop Performance Trials for corn, soybeans, wheat and alfalfa and entry information for the 2007 trials see http://www.ag.ohio-state.edu/~perf/index.html Top OSU Extension embraces human diversity and is committed to ensuring that all educational programs conducted by Ohio State University Extension are available to clientele on a nondiscriminatory basis without regard to race, color, age, gender identity or expression, disability, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, or veteran status. Keith L. Smith, Associate Vice President for Agricultural Administration and Director, OSU Extension TDD No. 800-589-8292 (Ohio only) or 614-292-1868
		Update: January 11, 2007