Friday, April 26, 2024
A woman and a man look at pumpkins outside of a barn.

Despite the pandemic, attendance and interest hasn’t been lacking at many agritourism farms this fall. Farms have still had to make some adjustments, but fall agritourism is still happening in Ohio this year.
blue-winged teal duck

It's no surprise Magee Marsh was named one of the top 10 birding sites in the U.S. Hundreds of species of birds stop there during their spring migration.

NOAA's winter forecast for the U.S. favors warmer, drier conditions across the southern tier of the U.S., and cooler, wetter conditions in the North.
A combine harvesting soybeans in a field.

Climate change presents challenges for agriculture. Its effects can disrupt food access and increase food prices. And ag also contributes to climate change. As the effects of climate change continue to show in the Midwest and across the world, farmers are adjusting, and farmers' groups are seeking policies that support them.
vote 2020 buttons

With the election days away, find out where President Donald Trump and Democratic challenger Joe Biden stand on the issues that matter most to you.
wood stove

If you're going to heat your home with wood, you should learn how to operate and maintain a wood burner to keep it safe and efficient for many years.
George and Wendy Lassnick

The Lake County, Ashtabula County, Trumbull County and Geauga County farm bureaus recently held annual meetings and handed out awards.
Steelhead

Anglers are not the only ones hoping for a "rain event" that will lure steelheads upstream. Steelhead fishing supports many businesses in Ohio and Pa.
Two woman walk alongside a truck, carrying hemp plants.

Julie Doran, of Westerville, Ohio, wrapped up her first hemp harvest. She had a successful growing season, but rules around THC testing still present challenges for Doran and other hemp farmers.
carcasses hanging in cooler

While it may not be pretty, meat processing is arguably the most important part of the whole local food system.