Agriculture

MSU Extension meeting will focus on apples.  

January 13, 2022

MSU Extension meeting will focus on apples.   WEARE TOWNSHIP — Michigan State University Extension Tree Fruit Educator Emily Lavely will host a meeting, “Pruning in High Density Apples and MSU Extension Update”  Monday, Jan. 24, at the West Central Michigan Horticulture Research Extension Station located at 5185 N. Oceana Drive in Hart.  Featured speaker will be Dr. Todd Einhorn who…

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West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center to host field day.

October 6, 2021

West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center to host field day. By Justin Whitmore, Michigan State University Extension. New AgBioResearch center will host a field day to discuss future and ongoing research Oct. 19. WEARE TOWNSHIP — The new West Central Michigan Research and Extension Center will host an AgBioResearch and MSU Extension Field Day from noon to 3:30 p.m.…

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Oceana Farm Bureau meeting Sept. 21.

September 14, 2021

Oceana Farm Bureau meeting Sept. 21. HART — Oceana County Farm Bureau will have its annual meeting as an open house this year Tuesday, Sept. 21, from 6-8 p.m. at Pleasant Valley Farm and Vineyard. Light appetizers and drinks will be provided, and wine tasting will be available. Attendees will have the opportunity to talk with current Farm Bureau members about…

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The bond between a girl and her horse cannot be broken.

August 27, 2021

The bond between a girl and her horse cannot be broken. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — Chloe Coker, 16, has had a passion for horses since she was a little girl, and that love for the beautiful animals seems to be hereditary since her mom, Amanda, is also a horse enthusiast. Chloe is one of three 4-H ambassadors at…

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4-H teaches valuable life lessons.

August 26, 2021

4-H teaches valuable life lessons. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART — 4-H stands for Head, Heart, Hands and Health, and kids who are involved in the agricultural program learn many life lessons in those four important areas. Local 4-H clubs are spending this week at the Oceana County Fairgrounds during the 150th Annual Oceana County Fair to show their animals…

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