Public confession of a failed 4-H leadership stint
A wife recounts joining Brownhelm 4-H as a junior leader, clashes with traditional rules, a name change from Perfection Sewing Club, lost members, and a dramatic falling out after a county fair. She reflects on the collapse of her leadership and the club’s eventual restoration by past leaders.
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Lorain County
Brownhelm
Brownheath Perfection Sewing Club
Eleanor
Perfection Sewing Club
Wellington
Farm Science Review dates and Lorain County Ag Tour details
The Ohio Farm Science Review is set for September 20 to 22 in London Madison County. A Lorain County 10 stop Ag Tour is scheduled September 25 from noon to 5 pm with brochure access at the New Ag Center and Extension Service in Elyria.
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London
Ohio
Madison County
Lorain County
Kipton Evelator Association
Lowell Street
Elyria
Surge expected in farm bankruptcies across Midwest
Bankruptcy officials forecast a wave of farm bankruptcies as drought devastates crops, with Iowa Wisconsin and South Dakota reporting steep drops earlier in 1988 and warnings that federal drought aid may delay but not prevent a rise later this year.
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Farm Belt
Iowa
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Ann Manley
U.S. Bankruptcy Court
Madison
Michael Duff
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Madison Court
Manley
Barbara Everly
Cedar Rapids
Everly
Ed Jesse
University of Wisconsin Agriculture
Jesse
Pat Naylor
Sioux Falls
Ohio grape crop prospers despite drought in 1988
Grapevines in Ohio's wine belt show a good harvest despite drought. Growers note smaller berries with concentrated flavor and fewer pest problems. Winemakers Pollman and Goforth cite timely rains, low disease pressure, and strong yields across Warren, Adams, and Clermont counties.
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Ohio
Scripps Howard News
Morrow
Greg Pollman
Valley Vineyards
Warren County
Ohio River Valley
Pollman
Hank Goforth
Bon Sara
Lebanon
Marion Greene
Norman
OSU economist analyzes drought relief bill implications
An Ohio State University Agricultural Economist says Congress drought relief legislation shows farm political power and signals next farm bill directions. The measure expands crop insurance, sets payment limits, creates a $200 million rural loan program, and links disaster aid to insurance participation.
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Congress
Ohio State University
Car Zulaus
Zulauf
The
USDA
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Pierre
S.D
Reagan
Hoyt
Pullman
Ken Moyer
Moyer
Ohio River
Adams County
Osu
Farm Report
Jeff Mohrman
Queanee
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