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OAMP to hold annual meeting
The Ohio Association of Meat Processors (OAMP) will hold their 69th State Convention on March 20-21, at the Columbus Airport Marriott in Columbus. OAMP President Bob George of Twin City Frozen Foods in Baltimore will preside over the convention. The convention will feature a membership meeting, a ...
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Black Swamp Conservancy to host farmland preservation meeting
Black Swamp Conservancy will host an informational meeting about farmland preservation on Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is open to anyone who owns farmland in northwest Ohio. The meeting will be held at the W.W. Knight Preserve in Perrysburg. The preserve is located at 29530 White Roa ...
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Farmers will discover bright horizons at Commodity Classic
The Commodity Classic experience will provide corn, soybean, wheat and sorghum growers with an opportunity to "discover bright horizons," in Grapevine, Texas, Feb. 26-28. Commodity Classic is an annual event that makes it possible for growers to reap the benefits of top-notch educational seminars a ...
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A Passion To Play now on exhibit at Heritage Hall
What was Marion County's involvement with the development of the NFL, pro hockey, pro baseball and more? How are Jim Thorpe, Bob Allen, Joseph Abbott and John Darmody connected to Marion? What modern-day sports personalities once called Marion County home or still do? To find the answers visit th ...
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The Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure announces 21st annual tour for 2009
Julie Van Winkle, director of the 21st annual Great Ohio Bicycle Adventure (GOBA), recently announced that the 2009 tour, June 20-27, will feature the northwestern section of Ohio. The expected 3,000 riders will start gathering for the tour on Saturday, June 20, at the Huron County Fairgrounds in N ...
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Equine meeting rescheduled
The Equine Task Force Advisory Council meeting scheduled for Monday, Dec. 8, has been rescheduled for Monday, Jan. 12, 2009, at 10 a.m., at the Ohio Department of Agriculture, 8995 E. Main Street, Reynoldsburg. The purpose of the meeting is to seek testimony from all stakeholders regarding an equ ...
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The world's largest farm toy show
Each year farm toy collectors from around the world converge on Dyersville, Iowa for the world's largest farm toy show. "The 31st annual National Farm Toy Show held in early November of 2008 was a grand success," according to Cathy Scheibe, owner of Toy Farmer Publications, sponsor of the show. T ...
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Christmas by Candlelight at Marion County Fairgrounds
The Marion County Fairgrounds drive-through light display opened for its 13th season on Nov. 27 and runs through New Year's Eve. Millions of lights illuminate the fairgrounds for a spectacular animated display. On Thursday, Dec. 11, the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, located on the fairgrounds, will ...
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Archie Griffin Night at Oak Harbor High School
Archie Griffin Night will be Thursday, Feb. 19, at Oak Harbor High School. Doors open at 5 p.m.; dinner is from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Archie Griffin will speak from 6:30-7 p.m. Tickets are still available for the public to meet the two-time Heisman Trophy winner from The Ohio State University. Tickets ...
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The Christmas Schooner returns to The Bellevue Society for the Arts
The much-beloved musical returns by popular demand to The Bellevue Society for the Arts with new cast and designs. This humorous, poignant musical was inspired by the historical story of the German and Swiss immigrants who sailed on ships like the Rouse Simmons, 'The Christmas Tree Ship,' which c ...
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American Corn Growers 22nd annual convention
The American Corn Growers Association (ACGA) announces its 22nd annual convention in Coralville, Iowa, Jan. 15-16, 2009 at the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center. "Food, Conservation, Energy and Trade 2009" will boast a line-up of well-known industry leaders who will address the current ...
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