Farmers Hold On With Double Jobs In Huron County
In Huron County farmers juggle 16 to 18 hour days combining field work with side jobs. Lee Sparks of Norwalk and Julius Wargo near Fitchville describe dual careers to keep farming viable as equipment costs rise and grain prices fall. Sparks, who runs a gas station, farms 200 acres. Wargo on 300 acres uses side construction work to buy land and gear while hoping prices improve. Farmers say passion for farming keeps them from quitting despite exhausting schedules.
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Huron County
Lee Sparks
Norwalk
Ridge Road
Sparks
Julius Wargo
Route 13
Fitchville
200 4 Hers Set For Camp
Nearly 200 4 Hers in Huron County will attend Camp Conger with two sessions the weeks of July 11 15 and July 18 22. Camp staff include Carl Reinhardt and James Rheme on conservation health talks and recreation ideas. Youth counselors span multiple 4 H clubs with first week and second week leaders listed.
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Huron County
Nancy Boyer
Home Economics
Conger
Karl Reinhardt
James Rheme
Clarence Ellett
Roger Dixon
David Jenkins
Carlos Tucker
John Wells
Miss Boyer
Debbie Songstock
North Fairfield Jr
Norma Overmyer
Lyme
Vickey Crawford
New London
New London Happy Farmers
Diane Stein
New Haven Happy Workers
New Haven 20Th Century Farmers
Ron Opper
Peru Panthers
Richard Hastings
Greenfield Beavers
Helen Heidl
Hartland Merry Mixers
Jeanne Albright
Monroeville Modern Misses
Cathy Brswell
Happy Homemakers
Melissa Snyder
Rip N’ Stitch
Greg Vogel
North Fairfield Jr. Farmers
Ed LaVigne
Norwalk
Willow Brook Beavers
Bob Haas
Lime
Mike Raftery
Ohio Label Laws For Produce Labeling Requirements
Ohio law requires containers of apples peaches potatoes and onions to bear the grower or packer name and address, grade and net weight or count, with variety and minimum size for apples and peaches. Other fruits and vegetables require name address and net weight, with exceptions for on premises sales.
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Ohio
Humid Weather Spur Wheat Maturity in Ohio Crops
Ohio's crop and weather bulletin reports hot humid conditions accelerating small grain maturity while pastures and hay declines. Scattered showers slowed work but six favorable days aided field tasks. two-thirds report moisture shortages. Wheat lodgings from storms affected central regions as haymaking, corn and soybeans cultivation continued.
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Columbus
UPS
Ohio
State Agriculture Department
Protecting stored grains from weevils in farm bins
The article outlines two main storage points for wheat barley or oats to prevent weevil infestation. It stresses thorough cleaning of grain bins and burning waste, careful cleaning of sills and corners, and applying residual insecticides such as methoxychlor or malathion after drying. It also covers cleaning combines and timing of pyrethrum use to maintain No 1 grade grain.
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Combine
Livestock Auction Mixed Results With Higher Sheep Prices
The market shows hogs down slightly and cattle and calves mixed with higher sheep and wool values. Hog categories range 11.25 to 25.20 with feeders active. cattle steers and heifers mostly higher or steady. calves strong at 33 to 34 for prime and 26 to 28 for commercial. sheep and lambs gain about a dollar with choice wools 21.50 to 25.30.
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Bologna
ASCS Elections Are Scheduled For Huron County
The Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service ASCS will conduct mail ballot elections in 19 townships. Eligible residents may vote and may nominate candidates by petitions due July 13. Three committeemen and two alternates will be chosen per community with ballots due by August 8.
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Agricultural Stabilization Conservation Service Community Committee
ASCS
Patrick J. Nolan Jr
Huron Asc
ASC
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Abou
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Delaware
Carl Gerstenberger
Scranton Road
Collins
Gerstenberger
Waste & Vent Systems
Carson Products Corporation
U.S
Firelands Tool Rental
Woodlawn
Weather Bulletin
Norwalk Parts Co
S. Linwood
Wayne
Firelands
Elevator Assn
N. Hester ST
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