HARDIN COUNTY--The Hardin County Cattle Producers will hold their annual Beef Banquet on Saturday, March 25 in the Community Building at the fairgrounds, starting at 6:30 pm. Pre-sale tickets are $20 ($25 at the door), kids ages 6 and under are free, and 2022 Hardin County Junior Fair Beef Barn Exhibitors are free with a reservation given to any Cattle Producers Director or the Hardin County OSU Extension office.
Hardin County United Way has announced, "We are excited to be kicking off our new CLUB 52 campaign. For just a $52 dollar donation, you can be a part of an exclusive group.
"All club members will receive a limited-edition keychain, which will connect you with discounts at local businesses. We are thrilled to be partnering with many amazing local businesses who are joining the United Way family.
"Each month new discounts will be available to our club members, in addition members only events will be held throughout the year. Are you ready to Join the Club? Email: [email protected] or call 419-675-1860."
The Bluffton Center for Entrepreneurs (BCE) has announced the return of the Small Business Information Series and Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition for 2023. These events are designed to provide support and resources for local entrepreneurs and small business owners in the Bluffton community and surrounding areas.
The Ropp Triplett Business Plan Competition is open to any entrepreneur with a business idea or a business that has been in operation for less than 3 years. Participants will have the opportunity to compete for over $5,000 in prizes, as well as automatic entry for the Regional Pitchfest 2023 sponsored by the Small Business Development Center at Rhodes State College (SBDC), the Lima Chamber of Commerce Foundation, and the Walter C. Potts Center for Entrepreneurship, with over $6,000 in prizes.
Programs offered Monday, March 6 at the Plaza Inn Restaurant
HARDIN COUNTY– Some farmers have received a notice that their current pesticide and/or fertilizer applicator licenses will expire at the end of March 2023 and that they must complete their continuing education hours to renew before this date.
The Conservation Tillage & Technology Conference (CTC) will be held in- person March 14-15 at Ohio Northern University in Ada. This year’s conference will feature David Hula, four-time winner of the National Corn Growers Association Yield Contest and current record holder at 616 bushels per acre–all accomplished with no-till and strip-till. His presentation has been made possible by sponsors Brandt Professional Agriculture, Calmer Corn Heads, Pioneer Seeds, and Meristem Crop Performance.
