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Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
Monday - Thursday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM
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MISSION STATEMENT Provide leadership by promoting the wise use and enhancement of Athens County’s natural resources for current and future generations. |
2018 All Athens County Photo Contest Entries
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The Athens SWCD is a political subdivision of the State of Ohio, associated with the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) - Division of Soil and Water Conservation, and funded by county and state taxpayer monies. |
2019 All Athens County Photo Calendar Available
The above slide show represents the fabulous entries into the 10th annual photo contest in 2018. This event is sponsored and coordinated by the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District. Each year the District solicits local amateur photographers to submit photos that reflect Athens County’s many agricultural practices, its abundant natural beauty and rich cultural traditions and architecture in any season.” A 2019 All Athens Photo Calendar has been produced with the top 13 photos. It is available through the Athens Soil and Water Conservation District office for $7.00. Call 740-797-9686 today, supplies are limited. |
Beef Quality Assurance Workshop
A Beef Quality Assurance (BQA) session will be presented as part of the next Athens Grazing Council’s next meeting. This is a one hour class that will qualify a producer to sell at BQA sales. The class will be held at the Athens County Extension Office, 280 W. Union St., Athens, OH. It will begin at 6 PM. There is no cost for the class and there will be a potluck in conjunction with the meeting. So, bring your favorite dish and get BQA certified.
Starting January 1, several restaurants and food retailers will require that their beef comes from BQA certified producers. Some sale barns will only take BQA certified cattle or dock cattle that are not certified. BQA is a set of standards for safely and humanely handling cattle. It also provides recommendations for properly administering vaccinations and procedures for administering medical care for animals that both help the cattle and protect the safety of the public when consuming beef products. Most youth showing cattle have been required to follow these same standards for many years and parents will recognize the training material. The certification lasts for 5 years and can be renewed online.
Starting January 1, several restaurants and food retailers will require that their beef comes from BQA certified producers. Some sale barns will only take BQA certified cattle or dock cattle that are not certified. BQA is a set of standards for safely and humanely handling cattle. It also provides recommendations for properly administering vaccinations and procedures for administering medical care for animals that both help the cattle and protect the safety of the public when consuming beef products. Most youth showing cattle have been required to follow these same standards for many years and parents will recognize the training material. The certification lasts for 5 years and can be renewed online.