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AGRICULTURAL NEWS “USDA Farm Service Agency , Natural Resources Conservation Service , Knox SWCD and
OSU Extension, Knox County are an Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer and Lender ”
October / November 2018
Knox SWCD Board Searching for Candidates
The Knox Soil and Water Conserva-
tion District Board will be electing
two members to fill terms that expire
in December 2018. Persons interested
in running for a position on the Knox
SWCD Board of Supervisors may ob-
tain petition information at the Knox
SWCD office. Candidate Petitions
must be filed with the SWCD office
prior to the close of business on Octo-
ber 31st, 2018. For more information
please contact the SWCD office at
740-393-6724.
Petitions for SWCD Supervisor Available
This December the Knox Soil and Water Conser-
vation District will elect two Supervisors to the
SWCD Board to fill terms that expires in 2018. If
you are interested in helping to promote resource
conservation here in Knox County we would love
to hear from you!
What is the SWCD Board
anyway? The Soil and Water
Conservation District Board is
the five member governing
body for the SWCD. Members
are elected to staggered three
year terms, serve as volunteers
(without pay, but travel ex-
penses etc. are covered) and
are granted specific powers
under chapter 940 of the Ohio
Revised Code.
What does the SWCD Board do? The SWCD
Board determines the policies that set the direc-
tion for the work that the SWCD staff carries out
in the county. They also determine the needs for
additional staff and work with local and state
government to obtain funding for the programs
they feel are necessary.
How much time does it take to be a
SWCD Board Member? For starters, there
are twelve regular monthly board meetings,
they are normally held in the evening on the
third Wednesday of each month. There are
also a few special meetings
(SWCD Annual Meeting, a budget
meeting with the Commissioners
etc.) and there are committee meet-
ings if you are involved to that ex-
tent. There are also opportunities
to attend area, state, and national
events with other SWCD Supervi-
sors. These events can be great op-
portunities to learn about what is
happening in the conservation field
in our state and around the nation!
I’m interested, but have a few more ques-
tions, who do I contact? Simply contact any
of the current SWCD Board members. Or, if
you would prefer you may contact Rob
Clendening at the SWCD office at 740-393-
6724. Don’t wait too long though; the boards
nominating committee will be forming a
slate of candidates for the December election
soon!
Mark Lybarger II
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Selected Interest Rates for September 2018
90-Day Treasury Bill 2.000%
Farm Operating Loans — Direct 3.750%
Farm Ownership Loans — Direct 4.000%
Limited Resource Loans 5.000%
Farm Ownership Loans — Down Payment 1.500%
Emergency Loans 3.750%
Farm Storage Facility Loan -- 3 year 2.750%
Farm Storage Facility Loan -- 5 year 2.750%
Farm Storage Facility Loan -- 7 year 2.875%
Farm Storage Facility Loan -- 10 year 2.875%
Farm Storage Facility Loan -- 12 year 3.000%
Commodity Loans 1996-Present 3.375%
Farm Safety
Save Time – Make an Appointment with FSA
To insure maximum use of your time and to
insure that you are afforded our full attention to
your important business needs, please call our
office ahead of your visit to set an appointment
and to discuss any records or documentation
that you may need to have with you when you
arrive for your appointment.
Elections for the 2018 County Committee
Elections for USDA’s Farm Service Agency’s
(FSA) Knox County Committee is underway.
It is important that every eligible producer par-
ticipate in these elections because FSA county
committees are a link between the agricultural
community and the USDA. The 2018 election
in Knox County will be conducted for the rep-
resentative Local Administrative Area (LAA):
2 which includes Middlebury, Berlin, Wayne,
Morris, Liberty, Clinton, Hilliar, Milford, and
Miller Townships.
County committee members are a critical com-
ponent of FSA operations. Committees should
be comprised of members who reflect the di-
versity of producers involved in production
agriculture in Knox County.
County committee election ballots will be
mailed to eligible voters on Nov. 5, 2018. The
last day to return completed ballots to the Knox
County USDA service center is Dec. 3, 2018.
For more information on eligibility to serve on
FSA county committees, visit:
www.fsa.usda.gov/elections.
Requesting Copies of CRP Contracts for Ohio CAUV Program
The Ohio Department of Taxation will be updating
property values in Ohio due to a legislative change
in how land used exclusively for conservation prac-
tices is valued under the Current Agricultural Use
Valuation (CAUV) program. County auditors may
reduce the value of acreage enrolled in conservation
programs to $230 per acre.
The county auditor will need a copy of the CRP-1
contract and map for each landowner. FSA will on-
ly provide a copy of the contract and map directly
to the individuals on the contract unless a third par-
ty authorization is signed allowing FSA to provide
the documents directly to the county auditor.
To request a copy of your CRP contact and map or
to complete a third party authorization, please con-
tact the Knox County FSA office at 740-392-0891.
Farmers Encouraged to Re-port Crop Losses and Low Yields to FSA
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) encourages farm-
ers to document and report crop losses or low crop
yields to their local FSA office.
Crop losses are acres that were timely planted with
the intent to harvest, but the crop failed because of
a natural disaster. It is important that producers file
accurate and timely loss reports to prevent the po-
tential loss of FSA program benefits.
Low yield acreage does need to be reported and
producers are encouraged to keep good production
records on acreage with a low crop yield to docu-
ment crop losses. In addition, farmers are encour-
aged to report crop conditions to their county FSA
offices so that the information may be used to sup-
port the potential request for a disaster declaration.
Flowing grain in a storage bin or gravity-flow wagon
is like quicksand — it can kill quickly. It takes less
than five seconds for a person caught in flowing
grain to be trapped.
The mechanical operation of grain handling equip-
ment also presents a real danger. Augers, power take
offs, and other moving parts can grab people or
clothing.
These hazards, along with pinch points and missing
shields, are dangerous enough for adults; not to men-
tion children. It is always advisable to keep children
a safe distance from operating farm equipment. Al-
ways use extra caution when backing or maneuvering
farm machinery. Ensure everyone is visibly clear
and accounted for before machinery is engaged.
FSA wants all farmers to have a productive crop year
and that begins with putting safety first.
Farm Service Agency USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer and Lender
New Permanent location: Brandon Baptist Church (13513 Sycamore Road, Mount Vernon)
*Please join us to discuss farm topics, Q & A, and general discussion.
Bring your questions and a friend!
Breakfast will be at your expense
Menu will rotate monthly
Monthly raffle
*Representatives from Knox FSA, NRCS, SWCD, and OSU Ext. will be present with updates
Have a speaker or topic idea? Call 392-0891 Katie.
Farmer Breakfast
October 16– Social– Review of the Growing Season
November 20– Lady Barn Consultant– Pamela Whitney Gray
*Monthly meetings will be held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month at 8 a.m.
NEW
LOCATION
*Topics subject to change
Dates to Remember
Oct. 1 Deadline to obtain 2019 NAP coverage for Winter Wheat, Rye, Barley and Speltz.
Oct. 8 Columbus Day Holiday. FSA Offices Closed.
Nov. 5 County committee ballots mailed to voters.
Nov. 12 Veterans Day Holiday. FSA Offices Closed.
Nov. 15 The final acreage reporting deadline for perennial forage crops.
Nov. 20 Last day to apply for coverage for asparagus, blueberries, caneberries, cher-ries, chestnuts, forage for hay and pasture, grapes, nectarines, peaches, pears, plums, strawberries, honey, hops, and maple syrup.
Nov. 22 Thanksgiving Day Holiday. FSA Offices Closed.
Dec. 3 Last day to return voted Ballots in county committee election.
USDA Launches Trade Mitigation Programs
USDA launched the trade mitigation package aimed at assisting farmers suffering from dam-age due to unjustified trade retaliation by foreign nations. Producers of certain commodities can now sign up for the Market Facilitation Program (MFP).
USDA provided details in August of the programs to be employed. USDA’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) will administer the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) to provide payments to corn, cotton, dairy, hog, sorghum, soybean, and wheat producers. An announcement about fur-ther payments will be made in the coming months, if warranted. USDA is currently working to determine how to address market disruptions for producers of almonds and sweet cherries.
The sign-up period for MFP is now open and runs through Jan. 15, 2019, with information and instructions provided at www.farmers.gov/mfp. MFP provides payments to cotton, corn, dairy, hog, sorghum, soybean, and wheat producers who have been significantly impacted by actions of foreign governments resulting in the loss of traditional exports. Eligible producers should apply after harvest is complete, as payments will only be issued once production is reported.
A payment will be issued on 50 percent of the producer’s total produc-tion, multiplied by the MFP rate for a specific commodity. A second payment period, if warranted, will be determined by the USDA.
Market Facilitation Program
**Initial payment rate on 50% of production
MFP payments are limited to a combined $125,000 for corn, cotton, sorghum, soybeans, and wheat capped per person or legal entity. MFP payments are also limited to a combined $125,000 for dairy and hog producers. Applicants must also have an average adjusted gross income for tax years 2014, 2015, and 2016 of less than $900,000. Applicants must also comply with the provisions of the Highly Erodible Land and Wetland Conservation regulations.
For more further information, view the MFP factsheet or contact your County FSA office.
Commodity Est. Initial Payment** Initial Payment Rate (in $1,000s)
Cotton $0.06/lb. $276,900
Corn $0.01/bu. $96,000
Dairy (milk) $0.12/cwt. $127,400
Pork (hogs) $8.00/head $290,300
Soybeans $1.65/bu. $3,629,700
Sorghum $0.86/bu. $156,800
Wheat $0.14/bu. $119,200
Total $4,696,300
Farm Storage Facility Loans
FSA’s Farm Storage Facility Loan (FSFL) program provides low-interest financing to producers to build or upgrade storage facili-ties and to purchase portable (new or used) structures, equipment and storage and handling trucks.
The low-interest funds can be used to build or upgrade permanent facilities to store commodities. Eligible commodities include corn, grain sorghum, soybeans, oats, wheat, barley, minor oilseeds har-vested as whole grain, pulse crops (lentils, chickpeas and dry peas), hay, honey, renewable biomass, fruits, nuts and vegetables for cold storage facilities, floriculture, hops, maple sap, rye, milk, cheese, butter, yogurt, meat and poultry (unprocessed), eggs, and aquaculture (excluding systems that maintain live animals through uptake and discharge of water). Qualified facilities include grain bins, hay barns and cold storage facilities for eligible commodi-ties.
Loans up to $50,000 can be secured by a promissory note/security agreement and loans between $50,000 and $100,000 may require additional security. Loans exceeding $100,000 require additional security.
Producers do not need to demonstrate the lack of commercial credit availability to apply. The loans are designed to assist a di-verse range of farming operations, including small and mid-sized businesses, new farmers, operations supplying local food and farmers markets, non-traditional farm products, and underserved producers.
To learn more about the FSA Farm Storage Facility Loan, contact your County FSA office.
Marketing Assistance Loans are Available to Aid in Harvest Time Low Prices
Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL) provide financing and mar-keting assistance for corn and wheat, as well as other commodi-ties such as feed grains, soybeans and other oilseeds, pulse crops, wool and honey. MALs provide producers interim financing after harvest to help them meet cash flow needs without having to sell their commodities when market prices are typically at harvest-time lows.
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FSA Reminds Producers of Approaching NAP Dead-lines for 2019 Crops
The Farm Service Agency (FSA) reminds producers who are interested in the 2019 Noninsured Crop Disaster Assistance Pro-gram (NAP), of the need to apply for cover-age by the following crop deadline dates.
September 4, 2018 is the deadline for 2019 NAP coverage on nursery and orna-mental nursery.
October 1, 2018 is the deadline for 2019 NAP coverage on winter wheat, rye, barley and speltz.
November 20, 2018 is the deadline for 2019 NAP coverage on apples, asparagus, blueberries, caneberries, cherries, chestnuts, forage for hay and pasture, grapes, nectar-ines, peaches, pears, plums, strawberries, honey, maple sap and hops. NOTE: Hops is a perennial crop and the application dead-line moved from spring to fall for coverage.
March 15, 2019 is the deadline for 2019 NAP coverage on forage sorghum, oats, potatoes, Soybeans, Sunflowers and all spring planted specialty crops grown for food.
The program offers coverage at 55 percent of the average market price for crop losses that exceed 50 percent of expected produc-tion. Eligible producers can apply for 2019 NAP coverage at their local FSA Office us-ing form CCC-471, Application for Cover-age. The service fee for basic NAP cover-age is the lesser of $250 per crop or $750 per producer per administrative county, not to exceed a total of $1,875 for a producer with farming interest in multiple counties.
To help producers learn more about the NAP program and how it can help them, USDA, offers an online Web tool at www.fsa.usda.gov/nap.
USDA FSA Offers Text Alerts to Knox County Producers
Subscribers Can Receive Important Program Reminders and Updates
Whether producers are in the field, or on a tractor, this service enables FSA customers and stakehold-ers to receive notifications while on the go. Produc-ers will receive ~4 text messages a year regarding important program deadlines, reporting require-ments and program updates. To enroll, text OHKNOX to 372669.
Breaking New Ground
Agricultural producers are reminded to consult with FSA and NRCS before breaking out new ground for production purposes as doing so without prior authori-zation may put a producer’s federal farm program benefits in jeopardy. This is especially true for land that must meet Highly Erodible Land (HEL) and Wet-land Conservation (WC) provisions.
Producers with HEL determined soils are required to apply tillage, crop residue and rotational requirements as specified in their conservation plan.
Producers should notify FSA as a first point of contact prior to conducting land clearing or drainage type pro-jects to ensure the proposed actions meet compliance criteria, such as clearing any trees to create new cropland. These areas may need to be reviewed to en-sure such work will not risk your eligibility for bene-fits.
2018 Acreage Reporting Dates
In order to comply with FSA program eligibility requirements, all producers are encouraged to visit the Knox County FSA office to file an accurate crop certification report by the applicable deadline.
The following acreage reporting dates are applica-ble for Knox County:
Nov. 15, 2018 --- Report Perennial Forage Crops.
Dec. 15, 2018 --- Fall Barley, Fall Wheat, and all other Fall-Seeded Small Grains.
For questions regarding crop certification and crop loss reports, please contact the Knox County FSA office at 740-392-0891.
Removing CCC Loan Collateral
Producers are reminded, if you have grain under Commodity Credit Corporation loan it cannot be removed or disposed of without prior county office staff authorization or repayment. The county office staff may issue release authorizations based on a telephone or in person request when you are ready to move the grain. A loan violation is subject to monetary and administrative penalties, such as re-paying the loan at principal plus interest, liquidated damages, calling the loan and denial of future farm-stored loans and loan deficiency payments.
All commodity loans are subject to spot check. Locking in a market loan repayment rate is not a marketing authorization. If you are planning to move CCC loan grain, call the Knox county FSA office staff, before you HAUL!
FSA Offers Improved Program to Limit Losses on Forages
Reduced forage quality is now considered a pro-duction loss for weather disaster assistance cov-erage under the new buy-up provisions of the FSA Non-insured Crop Disaster Assistance Pro-gram (NAP).
This safety net is important for cattlemen who produce non-insurable forages for feeding live-stock. Previously, FSA only considered a de-crease in overall forage tonnage produced when determining if the producer suffered a compen-sable loss after a qualifying weather event. Un-der FSA’s new NAP buy-up provisions, a de-crease in forage quality – such as protein content – is also considered.
To receive coverage for the 2018 crop year, pro-ducers must enroll their eligible forage in NAP by November 20, 2018. Beginning, limited re-source and targeted underserved farmers or pro-ducers are eligible for a waiver of the NAP ser-vice fee and a 50 percent premium reduction in buy-up provisions.
For more information on NAP, visit www.fsa.usda.gov/nap.
Ohio State University Extension
Knox County Agriculture News Blog For the most up-to-date information on Knox County Agriculture and 4-
H issues visit Web Blog at:
http://u.osu.edu/knoxcountyag
This blog contains timely agronomic, livestock, horticulture, 4-H and fair information. All meeting notices will also be posted here. The calendar page will list all the important dates, deadlines and meeting times for all Extension events. This site will be updated weekly and even some-times daily throughout the year. If you choose to subscribe to this blog you will get an email once a week listing all new information posted during the week. Check it out and let us know what you think.
USDA Response to Tariff Retaliation
On August 30, 2018, the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA) announced its Trade Mitigation Package in re-
sponse to unjustified retaliation surrounding the U.S. agri-
cultural industry.
The Trump administration chose to employ a safeguard
for America’s producers who have been negatively im-
pacted. Thus, implementing a 3-pronged program that of-
fers up to $12 billion to help subsidize farmers and stimu-
late the agricultural economy as a result of lost export
sales, diminishing markets, and lower commodity prices.
The short-term package is broken down into three parts,
including the Market Facilitation Program (MFP), the
Food Purchase and Distribution Program, and the Agricul-
tural Trade Promotion Program.
Visit our Blog to get all of the details on this program –
u.osu.knoxcountyag/
Hunters on the land? Recreational User's Statute protects landowners from liability
Source: Peggy Kirk Hall, Associate Professor, Agricultural & Resource Law
A question we often hear from landowners is "will I be liable if a
hunter is injured on my property?" Ohio's Recreational User's
Statute is an excellent risk management tool for farmers who so
often have hunters stopping by and asking for permission to hunt
on the farm. The law provides immunity for landowners of non-
residential land who allow
people to engage in recrea-
tional activities on the land
without charging a fee for
the activity. The law
states that by granting per-
mission, the landowner is
not extending any assur-
ance to a recreational user
that the premises are safe
for entry or use.
To receive the law's liability protection, it's important for a land-
owner to meet the following requirements:
1. Grant permission to a person to engage in a recreational ac-
tivity such as hunting, fishing, hiking, snowmobiling, four-
wheeling, or other recreational activities.
2. Don't charge a fee or benefit for the use, except that the law
does allow a lease payment fee.
Visit our Blog for more information – u.osu.knoxcountyag/
Beef Quality
Assurance Training
Thursday, November 29, 2018
7 pm
Location: Knox County OSU Extension Office Conference Room,
160 Columbus Road, Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Details: The goal of the Ohio Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) pro-
gram is to increase the competitive base for marketing Ohio cattle. Beef
Quality Assurance is a program to ensure that beef and dairy cattle are
maintained in a manner which will result in a safe and wholesome beef
product for the consumer. The Ohio BQA program is set to meet or ex-
ceed the NCBA BQA Guidelines.
Contact Information:
Sabrina Schirtzinger, Extension
Educator, 740-397-0401
Ohio State University Extension
Robotics:
Connor Conant - Knox Co 4-H Stem & Robotics
Alex Murray - Llamas R Us
Rocketry Master: Zack Luckmeier - Knox Rocks 4-H
Rockets: Ryan Tarr - Green Leaf 4-Hers
Rope: Nathan Cox - Back to Basics
Science Fun:
Ella Conway - Grove 4-H
Orissa Humes - Master’s 4-H
Aine McCardel - Howard Herd
Scrapbooking:
Junior, Caitlyn Roddy - New Horizons
Senior, Aubrey Colopy - Critter & Creators
Self-Determined:
Junior, Bronson Durbin - Mixed Blessings
Senior, Abigail Wittel - Jelloway Country Kids
Shooting Sports :
Brock Blankenhorn - Square Shooters
Claire Duffy - Square Shooters
Solar Energy: Isaac Wittel - Jelloway Country Kids
Small Animals: Kadence Mickley - Contenders
Small Engines: Mason Huffman - Creative Kids
Tractor Safety : Kassidy Brumme - Barn Yard Bunch
Veterinary Science: Lillian Rose - Red Brush
Welding: Samuel Swendal - Ag-Venturous Clovers
Woodworking: Zechariah Sprayberry - Town & Country
Woodworking Mastery: Ryan Tarr - Green Leaf 4-Hers
Workforce Prep: Madison Swick - Equestrians
Writing :
Makenna Hughes - Knox Co 4-H Stem & Robotics Club
Eleni Woodell - Red Brush
2018 4-H Awards Reception Banquet Kellen Algire - Country Critters
Laureyah Anderson - Trailblazers
Brooklyn Ashman - Trailblazers
Isabel Barron - Down on the Farm
Rosemary Boltz - Dream Catchers
Isabella Broerman - Country Critters
Emerson Creech - Chapelview Barn Buddies
Morgan Crunkilton - Ag-Venturous Clovers
Wendall Dean - Trellis 4-H
Heidi Duck - Llamas R Us
Allissya Dugan - New Horizons
Ryan Fletcher - Down on the Farm
Lucas Hood - Down on the Farm
Elizabeth John - Chapelview Barn Buddies
Retta Jonsson - Blazin Hearts
Conor Kennedy - Trellis 4-H
Reece Landers - Centerburg Centurions
Lia Leach - Ag-Venturous Clovers
Trey Levering - Country Critters
Rhett Marston - Chapelview Barn Buddies
Evelyn Martinez - New Horizons
Hadlee Miller - Country Critters
Jacob Mortera -Town & Country
Jordyn Neighbarger - Down on the Farm
Levi Newton - Town & Country
Massilyn Ricketts - Barn Yard Bunch
Tucker Ridgeway - Equestrians
John Schillinger - Freddie Jackets
Emery Scott - Country Critters
Genelle Smith - Red Brush
Peiten Smith - Trailblazers
Aaron Snider - The Outsiders
Keaton Spence - Wranglers
Jaice Stachler - Trailblazers
Jasmine Stone - Blazin’ Hearts
Zephaniah Stover - Centerburg Centurions
Emma Weatherall - Blazin’ Hearts
Brooklynn White - Wranglers
Alexia Wine - The Outsiders
Carter Wittel - Chapelview Barn Buddies
Kyleigh Woods - Freddie Jackets
Truth Yarman - Red Brush
~ Cloverbud Graduation ~
Airplanes: Joe McMahon - Bits & Pieces
All About Dogs: Daniel Burson - Freddie Jackets
Archery: John Divelbiss - Country Critters
Beekeeping: Landon McAuley - Ag-Venturous Clovers
Cake Decorating:
Junior, Madison Seng - Future Go Getters
Senior, Abigail Dickhof - Centerburg Centurions
Cats: Carter Dickerson - Town & Country
Cavy: Alexis Parks - Freddie 4-H Nation
Clothing :
Claira Amstutz - Howard Herd
Makayla Frazier - Green Valley Giants
Addy Lucas - Chapelview Barn Buddies
Ryan Lucas - Chapelview Barn Buddies
Alexa Montgomery -Centerburg Livestock
Kenzi Staats - Chapelview Barn Buddies
Lillian Swendal - Ag-Venturous Clovers
Mary Thomas - New Horizons
Natasha Tucker - Blue Ribbon Livestock Club
Gabi Wingert - Centerburg Livestock
Clothing Construction:
Junior, Orissa Humes - Master’s 4-H
Junior, Gracie Lucas - Chapelview Barn Buddies
Junior, Kenzi Staats - Chapelview Barn Buddies
Senior, Alena Bender - Freddie 4-H Nation
Clothing Best of Show : Abigail Montgomery - Centerburg Livestock
Reserve Best of Show: Gracie Lucas - Chapelview Barn Buddies
Collectibles: Harrison Sherfy - Howard Herd
Creative Arts: Madison Bender - Freddie 4-H Nation
Electricity: David VanSlyke - Contenders
Fishing: Andrew Dickhof - Centerburg Centurions
~ Top County Award Recipients ~
Food & Nutrition:
Claira Amstutz - Howard Herd
Ava Burson - Freddie Jackets
Thomas Caputo - Red Brush
Trinity Garretson - Red Brush
Penelope Karas - Cloverleaf Chums
Addison Mostaka - Howard Herd
Sierra Shields - Creative Kids
Sophie Shultz - Creative Kids
Broegan Staats - Chapelview Barn Buddies
Jocelyn Tabor - Centerburg Livestock
Braelin Vernon - Centerburg Centurions
Reagan Ward - Red Brush
Reserve Best of Show: Best of Show:
Micha Phillips Logan Adams
Forestry : Isabella Newton - Town & Country
Gardening: Gracie Lucas - Chapleview Barn Buddies
Genealogy: Victoria Nash - Centerburg Centurions
Gun Safety: Sophie Shultz - Creative Kids
Healthy Lifestyles: Hunter Myers - Centerburg Centurions
Home Decorating & Design: Meredith Overholt - Country Critters
Horseless Horse: Nathanael Brady - Back to Basics
Insects: Grant Freeman - Clovers of the Valley
Laundry: Meredith Nash - Centerburg Centurions
Leadership: Luci Quinn - Llamas R Us
Money Management: Zackery Fields - Clovers of the Valley
Natural Resources: Caroline Nash - Centerburg Centurions
Pet Rabbits: Madalyn Noble - Freddie Jackets
Photography: Mason Huffman - Creative Kids
Quilting: Ava Burson - Freddie Jackets
Ohio State University Extension
~ Volunteers ~
Dear Volunteers,
We would like to thank all of you for your years of
service and for the efforts that you have put into the
Knox County 4-H Program. Without you our program
would not be as strong as it is today.
Our Knox County youth have benefited greatly from
your dedication and inspiration. We hope that you
will continue to inspire our youth and strengthen our
program in the many years to come.
Thank You,
Larry & Andrea
Dairy
1st Place with Junior 2 year old Holstein – Audrey Bouton Dairy Feeder Show & Showmanship
Grand Champion Dairy Feeder, 1st Place in Class – Sierra Shields, Creative Kids
Reserve Grand Champion, 1st Place in Class, 1st Place in Showmanship – Age 9-11 – Alex Annett, Wranglers
1st Place in Class, 3rd Place in Class, 1st Place in Showmanship – age 17 – Amanda Annett, Wranglers
1st Place in Class (2) – Alex Annett, Wranglers
1st Place in Class (2), 4th Place Overall – Alexis Bostick, Creative Kids
3rd Place in Class – Ethan Swendal, Creative Kids Horse
Reserve Champion Poles for Pony, Junior; 3rd Place in Stakes for Pony, Junior; and 7th Place in Keyhole for Pony, Junior – Grace Laymon, Towin N Showin
4th Place in Hunter Jumper for Small Equine and 4th Place in Jumper for Small Equine – Samantha Webb, The Equestrians
Grand Champion in Trail in Hand and 5th Place in Hunter Jumper for Small Equine – Arwen Furnis, The Equetri-ans
Reserve Champion in Showmanship for Draft Horse and 3rd Place in Cart for Draft Horse – Lydia Ingalls, Knox County Draft Horse & Pony Club
Grand Champion Barrels for Horse (age 14-18) – Raven Clagg, Towin N Showin
Reserve Grand Champion Stakes Race for Horse (age 14-18) – Ericka Conant, Dusty Boots Skillathon Participants
Goat – 1st Place for 13 Year Olds – Catherine Elfrink – Centerburg Livestock – 5th Place for 16 Year Olds – Madeline Elfrink – Centerburg Livestock
Clock Trophy Winners
Small Engines – Tune it Up – Jack Fowler, Knox County 4-H STEM & Robotics Club Outstandings of the Day
Veterinary Science – From Airedales to Zebras – Tess Shultz, Creative Kids
Woodworking – Finishing it Up – Zechariah Sprayberry, Town & Country
~ Ohio State Fair Recognition ~
Achievement: Luke McKee - Clinton Clovers Aerospace: Zane Luckmeier - Knox Rocks Agriculture: Luke McKee - Clinton Clovers Beef: Alexis Bostick - Creative Kids
Dawson Staley - Blue Ribbon Livestock Club Cake Decorating: Madison Seng - Future Go Getters Cats: Tess Shultz - Creative Kids Clothing & Textiles: Abigail Montgomery - Centerburg Livestock Communication Arts: Eleni Woodell - Red Brush Conservation: Isabella Newton - Town & Country Dairy: Lucas Phillips - Kids Cattle Kids Dogs: Kyla Kidwell - K-9 Companions Electricity: David VanSlyke - Contenders Engines, Tractors & Field Equipment: Kassidy Brumme - Barnyard Bunch Entomology & Bees: Mason Wade - Square Shooters Family Lifestyles: Eiley McCardel - Howard Herd Food & Nutrition: Reagan Ward - Red Brush Forestry: Gwendolyn Davis - Kokosing Valley Jr Anglers Goats: Lily Helser - Down on the Farm Healthy Lifestyles: Hunter Myers - Centerburg Centurions Hobbies & Collections: Harrison Sherfy - Howard Herd Home Environment: Hope Brady - Back to Basics Horse: Arwen Furnis - Equestrians
Lydia Ingalls - Knox County Draft Horse & Pony Club Industrial Arts: Samuel Swendal - Ag-Venturous Clovers Self-Determined: Cassandra Vaughn - Contenders Leadership: Luci Quinn - Llamas R Us Llama & Alpaca: Ada Ruckman - Llamas R Us Money Management: Zackery Fields - Clovers of the Valley Outdoor Education & Recreation: Andrew Conway - Grove 4H Pets: Payton Hauestein-Cline - Anything Goes Photography & Video: Elizabeth Diehl - Freddie Jackets Physical Science: Orissa Humes - Masters 4-H Poultry: Emma Dickhof - Centerburg Centurions Rabbits: Taylor Chattin - Contenders Robotics: Connor Conant - Knox County 4-H stem and robotics Rope: Nathan Cox - Back to Basics Sheep: Kennedy Algire - Country Critters Scrapbooking: Taylor Whaley - Freddie 4-H Nation Shooting Sports: Brock Blankenhorn - Square Shooters Solar Energy: Isaac Wittel - Jelloway Country Kids Swine: Luke McKee - Clinton Clovers
Ethan Moore - Animals R Us Veterinary Science: Emma Dickhof - Centerburg Centurions Visual Arts: Samantha Cheuvront - Jelloway Country Kids Wildlife & Fisheries: Nathan Dickhof - Centerburg Centurions Wood Science: Laura McDonald - Clever Clovers
~ Overall Project Awards ~
14 Year Member
Alynnza Brady - Creative Kids Lexie Doup - Smokin Spurs Lauryn Hawk - Cabin Crew
13 Year Members
Annika Adam - Better Livestock Jarrod Belton - Little Rascals Hannah Dilts - Towin N Showin Anne Douglas - Red Brush Alyssa Holt - Porkers Cassandra Vaughn - Contenders
12 Year Members
Bradyn Burke - Smokin Spurs Gracie Clippinger - Knox Cattle Kids Katie Dilts - Towin N Showin Ethan Hawk - Cabin Crew Tori Keegan - Wranglers Joshua Leach - Ag-Venturous Clovers Silas McElhaney - Lighthouse 4-H Mallory McNamara - Wranglers Ryan Tarr - Green Leaf 4-H Rabbit Club Mary Beth Troy - Townin-N-Showin Tanner Winand - Animal Craze
11 Year Member
Russell Alden - Creative Kids David Daniels - Red Brush Emma Dickhof - Centerburg Centurions Lindsey Dore - Animals R Us Zackery Fields - Clovers of the Valley Claire Graumlich - Clinton Clovers Makayla Haxton - Smokin Spurs Kara Moreland - Centerburg Centurions Alec Moss - Animals R Us Emily Rauscher - Future Go Getters Morgan Sheasby - Smokin Spurs Hannah Vaughn - Contenders
To keep up-to-date on Knox County 4-H subscribe to the following blog: http://u.osu.edu/4hknoxcounty/
~ Years of Completion Presentation ~
10 Year Members
Trevor Adrian - Creative Kids Kari Bartley - Cloverleaf Chums Hannah Blubaugh - Masters 4-H Lacey Blubaugh - Masters 4-H Mashawn Blubaugh - Better Livestock Preston Brady - Creative Kids Gavin Burke - Smokin’ Spurs Kaylie Crouch - Future Go Getters Claire Duffy - Square Shooters Grace Dugan - Future Go Getters Brittany Ehret - Green Valley Giants Brayden Freeman - Clovers of the Valley Kennedy Fulks - Smokin’ Spurs Joshua Gaddis - Freddie 4-H Nation Rachel Geiger - Clinton Clovers Natalie Harris - The Outsiders Ally Helmick- Freddie 4-H Nation Corey Helmick- Freddie 4-H Nation Emily Holt - Creative Kids William Hux - Kokosing Valley Jr Anglers Lauren Keaton - Market Masters Taylor McCann - Blue Ribbon Livestock Luke McKee - Clinton Clovers Rachel Naber - Better Livestock Cassie Rine - Masters 4-H Andrew Ruckman - Market Masters Cassidy Small -Boots and Banners Jessica Small - Boots and Banners Tessa Smith - Better Livestock Cord Stewart - Freddie Jackets Hannah Stewart - Freddie Jackets Brady Tedrow - Animal Craze Jessee VanAtta - Midnight Regulators Rachel Weber - Chapelview Barn Buddies Rhylee Wilson - Wranglers Abigail Wittel - Jelloway Country Kids
Ohio State University Extension
Changes Made to Ohio's Prohibited Noxious Weeds List
New changes to Ohio’s prohibited noxious weeds
list took effect Friday, September 14th. The Ohio
Department of Agriculture (ODA) added 13 new
species to the list, and removed 3 species.
Throughout the spring and summer I posted infor-
mation and identification tips on each of the 21
Ohio noxious weeds. This information can be
easily found by typing "noxious weeds" in the
“Search this blog...” box found on any page with-
in our blog. In the upcoming weeks, I will add
similar posts for each of the new weeds added to
this list.
Visit our Blog for more information and help-
ful identification tips – u.osu.knoxcountyag/
Watersheds in Distress - New Reg's Coming
Governor John Kasich signed an executive order on July 11, 2018 directing the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) to “consider whether it is ap-
propriate to seek the consent of the Ohio Soil and Water Commission (OSWC) to designate” certain watersheds “as watersheds in distress due to in-
creased nutrient levels resulting from phosphorous attached to soil sediment.” Since that time, ODA has submitted a proposed rule dealing with Wa-
tersheds in Distress. Amendments were made to the proposed rule after evaluating the first set of public comments, and ODA is now resubmitting the
rules package.
Highlights of the Department’s revisions include the following changes:
1.Make the proposed rule mirror the existing standards in the Revised Code that govern the application of ma-
nure and fertilizer on frozen, snow-covered and rain-soaked ground in the Western Basin. These standards
were enacted in Senate Bill 1 of the 131st General Assembly;
2.Remove the manure application prohibition window for Grand Lake Saint Marys;
3.Give the Director more flexibility in establishing the deadline for the submission and approval of nutrient
management plans;
Allow farmers to attest to the completion of their nutrient management plans by the deadline, while maintain-
ing Ohio Department of Agriculture oversight to verify the completion and incorporation of a nutrient management plan.
Visit our Blog for more information – u.osu.knoxcountyag/
Corn & Bean Shrinkage
The Moisture content of grain denotes the quantity of water per unit weight of grain. Shrinkage
occurs whenever wet grain is dried. As grain is dried, moisture is removed from the grain by
evaporation, which results in a loss of volume (fewer bushels) and a weight loss (fewer pounds)
of grain. The following tables can help you determine grain shrinkage from harvest moisture
to dry moisture.
Corn Moisture Adjustment
Visit our Blog for soybean moisture table – u.osu.knoxcountyag/
Knox SWCD 71st Annual Meeting
Silent Auction Donations Needed
Knox SWCD 71st Annual Meeting & Banquet Reservation Form
Name:_____________________________Phone:_________________
Address:___________________________________________________
Number Attending ______ @ $15.00 = ____________
Dinner includes: Baked chuck roast, chicken with cream sauce, mashed potatoes and gravy,
carrots and broccoli, cheese platter, salad and rolls and variety of pies and cheesecakes.
Please mail payment and reservation to:
Knox SWCD
P.O. Box 270 Mount Vernon, OH 43050
Mail by: November 16th
(Payment must accompany order)
Wednesday December 5th, 2018
Dinner will start at 7pm
Floral Valley Community Center
Knox Soil & Water Conservation District
Come Join Us
for Our
71st Annual Meeting
Our 71th Annual Meeting will be held
on December 5th, 2018 at the Floral
Valley Community Center at Apple
Valley in Howard. You may cast your
vote in the election for two seats for
the Board of Supervisor between
6:15pm and 7:00pm. Dinner starts at
7:00pm and will include baked chuck
roast, chicken with cream sauce,
mashed potatoes and gravy, carrots
and broccoli, cheese platter, salad and
rolls and variety of pies and cheese-
cakes for dessert. Reservation forms
need to be mailed by November 16th,
2018.
If you have any questions, please con-
tact Amie Allen at the Knox SWCD
office at (740) 393-6724 or via email
We hope to see you there!
Each year, Knox Soil & Water Conservation
District awards a one thousand dollar Agricul-
ture Scholarship to a Knox County student as
they pursue an environmental or agricultural
degree. The money is raised through a silent
auction at our annual meeting and we need
your help to reach our goal this year. Last
year, we were able to award four, one thou-
sand dollar scholar-
ships to local students.
Please consider donat-
ing this year so we can
reach our goal and help
support our local stu-
dents. Knox SWCD has
provided scholarships
since 2008 and we
would like to continue
this program.
Examples of what a donation could be are gift
baskets, agricultural products, handmade items
or gift cards. If you own your own business, a
donated gift card would not only advertise your
business but would bring in business. Any dona-
tion is appreciated no matter how big or small. If
you are interested in donating, please email
Amie Allen at [email protected] or call 740-
393-6724. The donated item
will need to be dropped off
to the Knox SWCD office
on or before December 4th;
however we will be more
than happy to pick up any
donated item. We hope that
you will consider support-
ing our cause as we contin-
ue to provide scholarships
to the students in our com-
munity.
Thank You for Your Support!
Knox Soil & Water Conservation District
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2018 Knox County
Forestry Contest
The County Forestry Judging Contest
was hosted by Garrett Swendal at his
farm once again this year. Centerburg,
East Knox, Danville, Mount Vernon,
Knox County CC and Fredericktown all
participated in the contest this year. In
addition to properly identifying the spe-
cies of the tree, students were required
to determine the total marketable board
footage in the trees. This is accom-
plished by measuring the diameter of
the tree at breast height which is four
and a half feet from the ground and
measuring the marketable height of the
tree. Using this information, the students
had to calculate the total monetary value
of the ten trees that were judged.
2018 County Soil
Judging Contest
Knox Soil & Water Conservation District assisted
with Career Development Events for the local FFA
chapters. This year, the County Soil Judging Contest
was held in Howard on Greg Mager’s farm. The par-
ticipating schools included: the Knox County Career
Center, East Knox High School, Centerburg High
School, Danville High School, Mount Vernon High
School and Fredericktown High School. Students
competed in either the rural or urban contest, with
each contest having its own set of rules and consider-
ations. Each contest requires students to judge three
soil pits and the surrounding landforms. The rural
contest has its basis in how well suited the land
would be for agricultural production and the urban
contest has its basis in whether the site would be
good for building and development.
Knox SWCD would like to thank all of the schools and
students who participated in these Career Development
Events. We are very fortunate to have dedicated instruc-
tors in our local schools who understand the importance
that conservation and natural resources play in the edu-
cation of our county’s youth. This education has provid-
ed students with success in not only FFA Career Devel-
opment Events, but also in their future lives and ca-
reers. Finally, a special Thank You goes out to Greg
Magers and Garret Swendal for assisting in these stu-
dents education by allowing the FFA chapters to use
their farms for the county Career Development Events.
The top five individuals in the urban contest
were Sean Magers from East Knox in first
place, Lydia Ingalls also from East Knox in
second place, third place was Cade Morn-
ingstar from East Knox, Jadelyn Evans from
East Knox placed fourth and Wyatt Kissell
from Centerburg was fifth.
The top five individuals for the rural contest
were Isabelle Wolford of Centerburg in first
place, followed by Cheyanne Anders of East
Knox placed second, Shelby Dugan of East
Knox was in third place, Addison Crouch of
East Knox was in fourth and Haley Rook of
Fredericktown rounded out the top five.
East Knox placed
first in the rural
and urban contests.
Congratulations to Mount Vernon who
placed first in the County Forestry
Contest. Second place went to Center-
burg, with East Knox rounding out the
top three. The top three individuals
were Alyse Ladig from Mount Vernon
in first place, Trey Figgins from Cen-
terburg and Cheyanne Anders both
tied for second place, and Anthony Gil-
more from East Knox and Dayna
Smith from Centerburg tied for third
placed.
Knox Soil & Water Conservation District
The following regulations will apply
within the DSA:
• Requires hunters to bring deer car-
casses harvested within the DSA
boundaries to an ODNR Division of
Wildlife inspection station for sam-
pling during the deer-gun and deer
muzzleloader seasons;
• Prohibits the placement of or
use of salt, mineral supplement,
grain, fruit, vegetables or other
feed to attract or feed deer with-
in the DSA boundaries. Prohibits
hunting of deer by the aid of salt,
mineral supplement, grain, fruit,
vegetables or other feed within
the DSA boundaries; and
• Prohibits the removal of a deer
carcass killed by a motor vehicle with-
in the DSA boundaries unless the car-
cass complies with deer carcass regu-
lations.
Normal agricultural activities includ-
ing feeding of domestic animals as
well as hunting deer over food plots,
naturally occurring or cultivated
plants and agriculture crops are not
prohibited.
Hunters harvesting deer within the
DSA are required to deliver their deer
to a carcass inspection station. Two
locations have been designated as Car-
cass Inspection Stations for the deer-
gun seasons and the deer muzzleload-
er season. Both locations will be open
and staffed from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
during the deer-gun and deer muzzle-
loader seasons. The dates for these
seasons are: Nov. 26-Dec. 2, Dec. 15-
16 and Jan. 5-8, 2019.
Ohio NRCS Announces New EQIP Application Deadline
Contact:
John Wilson, 614-255-2480
COLUMBUS, OH, Sept. 11, 2018 – The
U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural
Resources Conservation Service (NRCS)
announced Friday, October 19, 2018, as
the deadline to submit applications for
the Environmental Quality Incentives
Program (EQIP) in Ohio.
EQIP is a voluntary conservation pro-
gram which helps producers make con-
servation work for them. Together,
NRCS and producers invest in solutions
that conserve natural resources for the
future while also improving agricultural
operations.
Through EQIP, NRCS provides agricul-
tural producers with financial resources
and one-on-one help to plan and imple-
ment improvements, or what NRCS calls
conservation practices. Using these prac-
tices can lead to cleaner water and air,
healthier soil and better wildlife habitat,
all while improving agricultural opera-
tions. Through EQIP, you can voluntarily
implement conservation practices, and
NRCS co-invests in these practices with
you.
Financial assistance is now available in a
variety of agricultural categories such as
cropland, forestry, pasture operations,
and organic. Several special projects are
also available which address water quali-
ty, forestry management, improving pol-
linator populations, applying best man-
agement practices and many more. All
available agricultural categories are
listed on the Ohio NRCS website under
“EQIP Application Deadlines.”
To participate in USDA conservation
programs, applicants should be farmers
or farm or forest landowners and must
meet eligibility criteria. Applications
signed and submitted to NRCS by the
October 19 deadline will be evaluated for
fiscal year 2019 funding.
To learn more about EQIP or other tech-
nical and financial assistance available
through NRCS conservation programs,
visit Get Started with NRCS or visit your
local USDA Service Center.
COLUMBUS, OH – As of Aug.
1, portions of Holmes and Tusca-
rawas counties have been declared
a Disease Surveillance Area
(DSA) as part of the state’s ongo-
ing efforts to monitor Chronic
Wasting Disease (CWD), accord-
ing to the Ohio Department of
Natural Resources (ODNR). This
designation was made after a deer
at a captive white-tailed deer facil-
ity in Holmes County tested posi-
tive for CWD. In addition, the
state has established new carcass
rules for hunters who hunt wild
deer, elk, caribou and moose in
other states.
The new carcass rules will apply
to Ohio hunters who plan to travel
out of state to hunt any CWD-
susceptible species (white-tailed
deer, mule deer, elk, caribou or
moose). No person is permitted to
bring or transport high-risk car-
cass parts of CWD-susceptible
species into Ohio from any state
or Canadian province, regardless
of the CWD status of the export-
ing jurisdiction. Additional infor-
mation on carcass regulations can
be found at wildohio.gov.
The newly-established DSA in-
cludes the areas within a 6-mile
radius from the CWD positive
samples in Holmes County and
includes: Wayne and Sugar Creek
townships in Tuscarawas County,
and Salt Creek, Paint, Berlin, Wal-
nut Creek and Clark townships in
Holmes County. This DSA desig-
nation will remain in effect for a
minimum of three years. The area
will be mapped and posted on the
division’s website at wildo-
hio.gov.
ODNR Takes New Action to Monitor Chronic Wasting Disease in Ohio's Deer Herd
• Sugarcreek Village Hall, 410 S
Broadway St., Sugarcreek 44681.
• Walnut Creek Township Garage,
2490 Township Road 414, Dundee
44624. Hunters will be asked to
provide their confirmation number
from the game check process as
well as the location where the deer
was killed (the address of the farm
or nearest road intersection are ac-
ceptable). Tissue samples will be
taken and tested for CWD. The
process should take no more than
10 minutes; however, delays are
likely at peak times of the day.
Hunters are strongly encouraged to
complete the game check process
before proceeding to the inspection.
Hunters that harvest a deer and
wish to have it mounted will still
need to bring their deer to a carcass
inspection station. Samples will not
be taken at the time, but staff will
collect additional information so
that samples can be collected later.
If hunters have questions about the
carcass inspection stations or need
directions to the locations, they
may call 800-WILDLIFE or the
Wildlife District Three office at
330-644-2293. The ODNR Divi-
sion of Wildlife is responsible for
protecting and managing Ohio’s
fish and wildlife resources for the
benefit of all Ohioans. We greatly
appreciate the cooperation of hunt-
ers in helping us monitor Ohio’s
deer herd. For more information
about CWD, visit wildohio.gov.
The state’s first DSA, DSA 2015-
01, which was established in 2015,
has expired after being in place for
three years with no evidence of
CWD found in wild deer. The orig-
inal DSA was established after
CWD was first detected at a shoot-
ing preserve and breeding facility
in Holmes County, and included
portions of Holmes and Wayne
counties.
ODNR ensures a balance between
wise use and protection of our nat-
ural resources for the benefit of all.
Visit the ODNR website at
ohiodnr.gov.
Farm Service Agency
1025 Harcourt Road
740-392-0891
Knox Soil & Water
Conservation District
160 Columbus Road
740-393-6724
OSU Extension, Knox County
160 Columbus Road
740-397-0401
Agency Contact Information
Natural Resource Conservation Service
1025 Harcourt Road
740-392-7806
USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer and Lender
USDA is an Equal Opportunity Provider, Employer and Lender
Knox Soil & Water Conservation District
FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL
Saturday, October 20th, 12 - 4pm
Directions: Four miles east of downtown Mount Vernon on SR 229, turn right on Laymon Road.
Info: 740-427-5421 |[email protected]
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