Local MSU extension educator receives national honor. #MSUExtensionOffice FORT WAYNE, INDIANA – Ben Werling recently received the Achievement Award from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents during the 2019 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference. Werling was one of several honorees who represent the top one percent of the membership selected by their peers and the director of extension.…
County fair offers old-fashioned fun with new improvements. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – The Oceana County Fairgrounds are buzzing with activity this week as workers prepare to open the gates for the 148th annual fair, Aug. 20-24. Oceana County Agricultural Society President/Manager Paul Erickson, who took over the helm for long-time president Clancy Aerts last year, has spearheaded many…
Oceana County’s asparagus season in full swing. #OceanaCountyAsparagus By Allison Scarbrough, Editor. HART – Did you know that asparagus dates back to 200 BC and that it historically was a “prized” food with both medicinal and aphrodisiac qualities? Nowadays, most people eat it because they love the taste, its low calories and nutritional value. Asparagus season is a major event…
4-H bake sales Saturday The Oceana County 4-H Program will host a county-wide bake sale Saturday, May 11, from 9 a.m to 1 p.m. Youth participants will provide and sell items to raise money for 4-H’s biggest summer camp, Exploration Days. This camp provides a college-like experience at Michigan State University in June. All of the funds raised will go…
Janice Walsworth named asparagus parade grand marshal. HART – Janice Walsworth was recently named the grand marshal for the National Asparagus Festival Joan Glover Royale Parade. NAF is set for June 7-9, and the parade is Saturday, June 8, at 2 p.m. in Hart. NAF is the longest-running asparagus festival in the country, and this year marks its 46th year.…
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