Pero Dairy: Family, farming and community life
EAST CANTON, Ohio — Imagine being responsible for six children, 132 dairy cattle and 400 acres on a daily basis.
Some would say it is...
Egg prices good for consumers, bad for farmers
Since the winter of 2016, egg prices have plummeted. While that's good for shoppers, it has been tough for egg producers. One OSU Extension expert says some Ohio egg producers are 'just hanging on.'
Trying to gauge the growth of CSAs
Community Supported Agriculture, or CSAs, have grown in Ohio in the past 10 years. But the concept may be reaching critical mass, according to Brad Bergefurd, OSU Extension state horticulture specialist.
Knox County couple builds savory business from raspberries, Brussels sprouts
Growing berries was something they always wanted to do, but was very new to them.
Sandy Beaver Farms: 200 years of progressive agriculture
Sandy Beaver Farms has been operated by five generations of the Bowman family. The Lisbon farm was recognized by the Ohio Department of Agriculture as a bicentennial farm in 2013.
Lake to River Food Hub ties farmers and schools together
The Lake to River Food Hub of Youngstown is working to tie farmers, food and the community together.
Post-retirement business promotes healthy living
After retirement, Richland County woman launched a new business to grow her own food and improve her family’s health.
Esselburns are a true family of ‘Aggies’
Esselburn family is committed to education, agriculture, careers and country.
West Side Market brings fresh meats to Cleveland
For more than 100 years, Cleveland's West Side Market has helped bring fresh foods to the city.
Ohio farmer, innovator Marcia Ruff: ‘Don’t be afraid to try things’
It bothers Marcia Ruff when a woman says she’s just a farm wife, because she believes there are many opportunities for women in agriculture.