Every year we hear and read of “well meaning” neighbors that have gathered their freshly mowed grass clippings to share with the animals in the neighboring pasture – totally unaware of the harm, havoc and homicide they might be committing. … [Read more...]
Archives for June 2023
2023 Robert H. Eckart Memorial Academic Scholarship Recipient
Our scholarship namesake, Bob Eckart, was a farmer and lifelong resident of Copley, Ohio, who supported the area’s agricultural community by serving as Secretary of the Summit County Farm Bureau Board of Trustees. In that role, which spanned … [Read more...]
It’s Hay Season!
It’s that time year when forage farmers are praying for warm days and cool nights to make their hay grow and flourish! If you have any type of livestock, you have “some” knowledge of hay but what don’t you know about this cash crop. We … [Read more...]
Farm Cat of the Year Contest
Farm cat owner must be a Summit County Farm Bureau member to enter the contest. Completed contest entry form and photograph must be submitted to summit@ofbf.org between June 20th and July 20th, 2023. All entries will be displayed at the … [Read more...]
Farm Dog of the Year Contest
Farm dog owner must be a Summit County Farm Bureau member to enter the contest. Completed contest entry form and photograph must be submitted to summit@ofbf.org between June 20th and July 20th, 2023. All entries will be displayed at the … [Read more...]