Friday, April 26, 2024

COLUMBUS - The success of the Agricultural Easement Purchase Program and the creation of Agricultural Security Areas have increased the profile of Ohio's farmland preservation efforts.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - When the space shuttle Discovery launched Dec. 9 for a scheduled mission to the International Space Station, a western Pennsylvania "farm boy" had a ringside seat.

CAMP HILL, Pa. - Pennsylvania's new Healthy Farms and Healthy Schools initiative (Senate Bill 1209) will increase agricultural education and promote consumption of state-grown farm products in schools.

SALEM, Ohio - The Ohio Department of Agriculture, backed by proof Ohio Fresh Eggs operators left out pertinent information on permit applications, shut down the egg farm Nov.

COLUMBUS - Fruit and vegetable growers and marketers may participate in the 2007 Ohio Fruit and Vegetable Growers Congress, which will also include the Ohio Direct Agricultural Marketing Conference, the Mid American Ag and Hort Human Resource Conference and the National Bramble Conference.

WASHINGTON - The House recently passed by voice vote the

HERSHEY, Pa. - The following county farm bureaus in central and western Pennsylvania recently received awards at the state's annual

MILLERSBURG, Ohio - The Holmes Soil and Water Conservation District recently received a grant from the Division of Wildlife and U.

SALEM, Ohio - Farm and Dairy is finalizing listings for its 2007 Agri-Book, a directory of agricultural organizations and agencies within the tri-state area.

BRECKSVILLE, Ohio - Two long-term leases are available through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and