Several farmers have requested information on how to transition to organic farming. Organic farms vary from a few vegetable acres to several thousand acres with or without livestock. Klass Marten is a New York organic farmer specializing in grains for milling, farming 1700 acres.
On the Farm and In the Garden This article is a reminder for those with farmland leases that September 1 is just around the corner. Many acres of land in Putnam County are leased each year to grow a variety of crops. If you are involved in a lease agreement, does your document have an established date or method for termination? If your answer is “no”, then be advised that Ohio law requires landlords who want to terminate farm crop leases to do so in writing by September 1.
INFORMATION SUBMITTED VAN WERT — The Venedocia Lions Club will once again be serving their sausage sandwiches before and during the official dates of the 2024 Van Wert County Fair. The Lions Club trailer, located at the northwest corner of the Junior Fair Building, will be open from 11am to 8:30pm on Monday, August 26 for lunch during booth/stand set-up and remain open through the afternoon and part of the evening.
INFORMATION SUBMITTED BOWLINGGREEN–TheOhioDepartment of Transportation (ODOT) announced Friday that three northwest Ohio rest areas have new Storybook Trails, which are designed to inspire kids to read while being active. Children and their families can read a Dolly Parton Imagination Library book along a trail when they visit the Welcome Center in Wood County on I-75 southbound, and rest areas in Wyandot County on U.S.
INFORMATION SUBMITTED VAN WERT — October is Domestic Violence Awareness month, and the YWCA of Van Wert County is inviting the community to participate in their annual campaign. This is an opportunity to learn more about domestic violence and YWCA services, as well as help raise funds to support survivors in their program.
DELPHOS — Apparatus Engineer and EMT Basic Gage Stemen, 22, has found his career path. “Growing up I actually wanted to be a police officer.
INFORMATION SUBMITTED VAN WERT — The following individuals appeared in Van Wert County Court of Common Pleas; Thursday, August 15, 2024 Arraignment Johnathon Wilt, 34, Van Wert, entered a not guilty plea to attempted trespass in a habitation when a person is present or likely to be present, F5. Released on surety bond with no contact order; pre-trial set for Sept.
INFORMATION SUBMITTED WASHINGTON— A Delphos man was sentenced to prison today after he previously pleaded guilty to assaulting law enforcement during the Jan. 6, 2021, breach of the U.S.