Ohio Farmer

Slideshow: Attendance is bolstered by great weather and delayed harvest.

Jennifer Kiel, Editor, Michigan Farmer and Ohio Farmer

October 10, 2019

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During the Farm Science Review, visitors have experienced everything from torrential rains to blistering-hot, humid days. But this year’s event, Sept. 17-19, was blessed with 70-degree-F temperatures and sunny skies all three days, boosting attendance over recent years. FSR is held annually near London, Ohio.

This year’s delayed harvest also freed farmers’ time, resulting in 114,590 visitors. More than 600 companies attended the event, according to Nick Zachrich, FSR manager. About 20 of them participated in a first-time career fair, connecting job seekers with opportunities in the ag industry.

From agronomic tips and tax strategies to farm stress and solar leasing, FSR had more than 100 educational presentations, as well as field demonstrations for visitors to take in.

Next year’s Farm Science Review is Sept. 22-24.

Here’s a look a look at this year’s FSR.

Gail Keck contributed to this story.

About the Author(s)

Jennifer Kiel

Editor, Michigan Farmer and Ohio Farmer

While Jennifer is not a farmer and did not grow up on a farm, "I think you'd be hard pressed to find someone with more appreciation for the people who grow our food and fiber, live the lifestyles and practice the morals that bind many farm families," she says.

Before taking over as editor of Michigan Farmer in 2003, she served three years as the manager of communications and development for the American Farmland Trust Central Great Lakes Regional Office in Michigan and as director of communications with Michigan Agri-Business Association. Previously, she was the communications manager at Michigan Farm Bureau's state headquarters. She also lists 10 years of experience at six different daily and weekly Michigan newspapers on her impressive resume.

Jennifer lives in St. Johns with her two daughters, Elizabeth, 19, and Emily 16.

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