US releases new dietary guidelines
The U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health & Human Services released the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans Dec. 29. These guidelines will be the basis for national health objectives, food assistance and meal programs and nutrition education efforts until the next edition of the guidelines comes out in 2025.
Canton birdwatchers complete Christmas bird count
A group of birdwatchers made a little local history, doing the Christmas bird count in a circle based in Canton for the first time in 70 years.
Farmers reflect on 2020, look to 2021
This year has been a mixed bag for farmers. A global pandemic brought challenges with processing and logistics, in addition to health concerns. That same pandemic shifted focus back to local food, as larger systems struggled.
It’s been a year of adapting, adjusting plans and solving problems on the fly. Some have struggled. Others have seen their businesses boom.
Hey, 2020, thanks for crazy highs and insane lows
Rebecca Miller stopped writing at one point this year. She started again, because she could take a breath long enough to put something down in written form.
The pandemic shaped this Pennsylvania dairy farm’s success
The launch of the Creamery at Pleasant Lane Farms in Latrobe, Pennsylvania, can’t be told without talking about the pandemic.
Trump signs COVID relief bill and sends $13B to ag
President Donald Trump signed the $2.3 trillion government spending and coronavirus relief package, sending $13 billion to agricultural programs.
Ohio legislature updates fair rules
A bill intended to update fair rules and help Ohio fairs work around budget challenges and update state law about fairs and amusement rides recently passed the state legislature.
How to turn your Christmas tree into a bird feeding station
Consider turning your discarded living Christmas tree into a bird feeding station. Learn how to decorate it with edible ornaments and garland to feed birds.
Meat processing bills gain steam, but labor still an issue
Lawmakers are trying to help the bottlenecked meat processing industry, but will it be enough to help packers catch up with demand?
Youth donates steer to support Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio
McKalynne Helmke was one of the exhibitors selected to raise a steer, show it and auction it to support the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Central Ohio.
