Fruit Growers Urged to Set Higher Prices, Promote Sales
Ohio State extension economist Dr. M E Cravens told fruit growers at a day long EHOVE seminar that pricing is the key to profitability. He urged outlets beyond the farm and roadside markets to boost perceived value and attract customers. Speakers covered wholesale versus direct selling, quality handling, and disease prevention for apples.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ehove Joint Vocational School
M.E. Cravens
Columbus
Ohio State University
Cravens
Lorain County
William Penton
Kenneth Speigelberg
William Dodd
Erie-Huron County
Joseph Burnham
Norris Welch
Loren Washburn
Lucas County
Floren James
Erie County Agricultural Extension
Eldon Banta
Ohio State University Extension
Burt Odhling
Ohio Fruit Marketing Association
Blair Janson
Number Of Dairy Farm Operators Declining Says Extension Group
A committee of extension economists and dairy specialists warns that dairy farming faces pressures over the next decade. In Huron County dairying provides about 3 million dollars of gross income, roughly 15 percent of total agricultural sales. The group advocates sophisticated accounting with computer use, cash flow planning, defined decision making, ongoing learning, and full employment to raise productivity and profits.
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John Wells
Huron County
Market Summary With Mixed Livestock Prices
CONSIGNORS 88 TOTAL HEAD 789 HOGS 260 Market 3.20 higher butcher hogs all weights 27.00-29.70 sows 21.40-24.70 boars 20-20.50 CATTLE 197 Market steady STEERS 28.50-30.40 good 26.50-28.50 standard 24.50-26.50 HEIFERS 26.50-28.90 good 24.50-26.25 standard 23-24.25 COWS Market steady commercial 19-23 utility 17-19 can and down BULLS Market steady 26-28.70 CALVES 11 Market 1 lower choice 40-48.50 good 28-39 commercial 25-27 utility 24 and down cull or deacon 25 and down SHEEP AND LAMBS 321 Market 50 lower WOOLS choice 27-28.90 good 25-26.75 utility 22-24.50 FEEDER 20-28.20 AGED SLAUGHTER SHEEP 5-10.90
Fair dates confirmed for Huron County fair week
State Director John M. Stackhouse released an official list showing the Huron County Fair will run August 18 through 23. The Huron County Agricultural Society Board had only verbally confirmed the change at its December annual meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M
Stackhouse
Huron County Agricultural Society Board of Directors
ASC Sets Wheat Sign Up Dates For 1970 Program
Area farmers may sign up for the 1970 feed grain and wheat programs Feb 2 through March 20, per Patrick J. Nolan chairing the Huron County ASC. Notices of allotments and leases will be mailed before Feb 2 with a program leaflet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Patrick J. Nolan
Wakeman
Huron County
ASC
Agriculture Stabilization and Conservation
Nolan
Corn Clinic to Highlight No-Till Planting at Huron Clinic
The Huron Erie County Corn Clinic will meet at 10 a.m. January 13 at EHOVE School. William Gill and Samuel Bone with Lawrence Shepherd and Walter Schmidt will discuss equipment for no-till corn, soils, hybrids, planting dates, row widths, fertilization, and pest control. Lunch will be provided or nearby. Avery near Mason Road west of U.S. 250.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron- Erie County
Ehove — Joint Vocational School
William Gill
Lawrence Shepherd
Ohio State University
Walter Schmidt
EHOVE
Mason Road
U.S. 250
Avery
Heyman Named District Chairman in Huron Soil Board
Chase Heyman of Norwalk was elected chairman of the Board of Supervisors of the Huron Soil and Water Conservation District. Also named were Harold Dalton vice chairman David Hester secretary Lee Buckingham treasurer and Malcolm Smith member. The board will distribute Soil Conservation magazine to all Huron County libraries and to EHOVE Pioneer Vocational Schools. The 27th annual federation meeting of Ohio Districts will be Jan 20 22 in Columbus with Heyman representing Huron County. Lloyd Young attended as future District Conservationist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chase Heyman
Norwalk
Board of Supervisors
Huron Soil and Water Conservation District
Harold Dalton
Wakeman
David Hester
Lee Buckingham
Willard
Malcolm Smith
Peru Township
Huron County
Soil Conservation
EHOVE
Pioneer Vocational
Federation
Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Districts
Columbus
Heyman
Lloyd Young
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M. E. Cravens
Dr. Cravens
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