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  1. Low Interest Grain Loans Provide Cash Flow

    Oct. 15, 2021

    Marketing Assistance Loans (MAL’s) is a marketing tool available to all producers on harvested grain and provides interim financing at harvest time to help meet cash flow needs without having to sell their grain at harvest time which is typically the worst time to sell uncontracted grain. To avoid the usual harvest time dockages, producers who have access to on-farm storage should consider a MAL the meet cash flow needs. The discounts received on 2022 crop inputs will usually more than make up for the interest on these loans.

  2. They're Back! Stay-at-Home 4-H Projects!

    Sep. 23, 2021

    WANT TO DIG IN TO A 4-H PROJECT THAT'S A GOOD MATCH FOR STAYING FOR HOME?

    Click on a project below to get started! When a copy opens on your screen, you can save or print it from there. (These files are not interactive.) See the bottom of the page for information on project skill levels X, B, I, and A.

    Stay healthy, 4-H'ers!

  3. Pike County 4-H App for Your Smartphone!

    May. 20, 2021

    The Pike County 4-H app is here and it's FREE!

    Visit your smartphone's app store. Search for and download "4-H Now" Open and select "Pike County 4-H"

    Be sure to sign up for notifications!

    This app is free thanks to the Atomic Credit Union!

  4. Ohio Crop Performance Trials

    Apr. 07, 2021

    The purpose of the Ohio Crop Perfomance Trials is to evaluate varieties, brands and blends for yield, and other characteristics. The results are published to provide a source of objective information from various locations in Ohio on the relative performance of seed currently available to Ohio farmers on several crops: Alfalfa and other forages, Corn, Silage, Soybeans, and Wheat.

    Click on the following links for reports on:

  5. Backyard Poultry Production

    Mar. 22, 2021

    There has been a resurgence of people who wish to raise their own food for personal and family food security, both with produce and with poultry.  I am increasingly getting asked about backyard poultry keeping so I wanted to put a resource together to assist you in getting the knowledge you need for safe, healthy and productive backyard poultry keeping.

  6. Pumpkin – Full of Flavor and Health Benefits

    Sep. 16, 2020

    Pumpkins are a sure sign of fall! While many people decorate with pumpkins, did you know eating pumpkin provides several health benefits? Choose pumpkins with a bright orange color to ensure high levels of beta-carotene which the human body converts to Vitamin A. A diet rich in foods with high levels of beta-carotene offers health benefits including:

  7. Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP)

    Jun. 23, 2020

    Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP) - UPDATED JUNE 4, 2020

    This program provides payments for the following commodities as a result of depressed market prices due to COVID19.  This applies to ALL livestock owners and ALL grain producers with corn (including silage), soybeans, or oats on the farm or unpriced as of January 15, 2020.

  8. Be Ready to Apply for an SBA Loan

    Apr. 24, 2020

    Be Ready to Apply for an SBA Loan:  Although the SBA website still reads a "lapse in appropriations" the next round of relief for small business through the CARES Act has passed the Senate and the House and is expected be signed into law by the President. Money can then start being distributed again!

  9. Meeting Virtually with Your People!

    Mar. 26, 2020

    Advisors:  Check out these resources!

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