Agriculture

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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Fruit research station sparks excitement for ag industry.

August 6, 2021

Fruit research station sparks excitement for ag industry. By Allison Scarbrough, Editor.  WEARE TOWNSHIP — Approximately 230 community members and agricultural professionals attended the grand opening of the 10,000-square-foot Earl and Linda Peterson West Michigan Research Station Thursday evening, Aug. 5. Located on 68 acres of farmland, the donor-owned station recently completed the multi-million-dollar project. Research at the site will…

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Pirate News: Research station cultivates agri-science enthusiasm.

July 27, 2021

Pirate News: Research station cultivates agri-science enthusiasm. Pirate News is a presentation of Hart Public Schools in partnership with Oceana County Press.  By Mark Platt, Hart Public Schools Superintendent. WEARE TOWNSHIP — Our region has a rich history – and an incredibly bright future – in agri-science.  Whether it involves planting, protecting, harvesting, transporting, processing, packaging, or marketing, the tremendous…

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Two local women compete for Asparagus Queen crown.

May 25, 2021

Two local women compete for Asparagus Queen crown. SHELBY — Two local women — Tara Oomen and Grace Huffman — are competing for the Asparagus Queen crown to represent Oceana County’s asparagus industry. One woman will be crowned queen and the other first runner-up Saturday, June 5, at Shelby High School during the queen pageant which begins at 5 p.m.…

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