Cleveland farmer honored for excellence in agriculture and leadership
Wilbert Skinn of Dublin Road, Huron County, received a Cleveland Farmers Club award for excellence in agriculture and community leadership. He farms about 230 acres, handles 800 beef cattle, and runs a mechanized feeding operation. He has served as a 4 H advisor, PTA president, and cattle feeders association director, emphasizing responsible food production and safe practices.
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Wilbert Skinn
Dublin Road
Huron County
Skinn
Cleveland Farmers Club
Cleveland Chamber of Commerce
Ohio
Bronson School Pta
Huron
County Cattle Feeders Association
Ohio Cattle Feeders Association
National Cattle Feeders Organization
Top Farmers Organization of America
Betty
David
Beatrice
Monroeville
Becky
Northwood Institute
Michigan
Darryl
St. Paul High School
Marcia
Farmer’s Club
John Wells
Farm And City Agriculture Is Big Business
John Wells argues how Ohio agriculture evolved from 1940s to 1950s as farms merged reducing count and acres. He cites cash receipts rising to 1.25 billion, farm equipment dealers employing many, and 33 35 percent of employment tied to farming, urging readers to consider rural America's importance.
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John Wells
Ohio
Huron County
Farms in Huron County Shrink While Product Value Rises
Census data show Huron County farms declined by 25 from 1964 to 1969, totaling 1,557 in 1969. Despite fewer farms, the value of farm products rose to about $17.83 million, with crops and livestock contributing $10.75 million and $7.02 million respectively.
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Huron County
U.S. Department of Commerce
Bureau of the
Department
Farm price tale shows steady revenue gap for farmers
Washington UPI reports farmers faced a 2 percent drop in prices received for the month ending Sept 15 while costs rose 1 percent. Milk prices rose 4 percent seasonally, hogs fell 70 cents per hundredweight, beef cattle down 10 cents, lamb and sheep down, corn and sorghum prices down, vegetables and fruits mostly lower with lettuce up. The overall index shows a widening gap between prices received and costs.
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Washinton
UPI
Crop Reporting Board
Valencia
Bucyrus Market Report Slaughter Hogs and Cattle Mixed
Auction consignors total 258 with 2 096 head. Hogs steady to higher with feeders and butcher trades. cattle market up about a quarter to half a dollar. Calves and sheep show mixed results with varied price ranges across grades and weights.
New Winter Barley Kamiak Boosts Yields at Northwestern Stations
Three Northwestern experimental stations report a new winter barley variety named Kamiak with about 10 percent higher yields than current strains. Dr. James Nielson of Washington State University Agriculture Research Center says Kamiak will replace the Hudson strain, especially where winter hardiness is essential for maximum production.
Willard FFA Members Attend Ohio Dairy Show
Five Willard FFA members joined dairy judging contest at the North American Dairy Show held at the Ohio State Fairgrounds in Columbus last Saturday. They attended with club advisor Dale Crossen. participants were Roger Wilson Raymond Secor Tom Secor Rick Stephens and Ron Worcester.
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Willard
The
Future Farmers of America
Ohio State
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Local classifieds urge readers to save money by shopping the want ads. Deals span household goods, furniture, and appliances, with emphasis on affordable options for families and budget shoppers.
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