Stark County 4-H’er tallies wins to wrap up 2020 fair season
Addy Brenner’s work on her 4-H animals paid off at the Stark County Fair, in Canton, Ohio, last week when she rang in her most successful year in 4-H so far.
H2Ohio budget challenges not over
The H2Ohio program is continuing to face budget challenges due to the pandemic. In the mean time, researchers say solving Lake Erie’s water quality problems will require long-term investments and work to reduce nutrient runoff. And some are suggesting that phosphorus built up in soil, rather than phosphorus from new fertilizer applications, might play a bigger role in those problems than previously thought.
Chatham University ag program celebrates role grains play in region
Local grains often get left out of the local food scene. Chatham University is trying to do something about that.
How to save seeds from your garden
Saving seed can give you access to your favorite heirloom varieties and ensure success next season. Learn how to harvest and store seed from your garden.
2020 Jefferson County Fair sale results
Find all the results for the 2020 Jefferson County Fair junior livestock sale here.
More than a token: Urban agriculture ‘not gonna feed the world,’ but has much...
While urban agriculture can't necessarily feed the world, experts and farmers agree that it can be an important part of city food systems.
Postal Service slowdowns could hurt rural residents during election time
Recent changes to U.S. Postal Service operations have some rural Ohioans concerned about possible impacts during and after the November election this year.
More than paper: food action plans inspire change
Cities and counties around the country are taking a hard look at their food systems and coming up with plans to make them better. But do the plans work?
How to use plantain herb for common ailments
Learn to gather and use plantain to treat common ailments like bronchitis, burns, rashes, insect bites/stings, ulcers, urinary tract infection and wounds.
Mercer County Junior Livestock Club show and sale
Find all the results for the 2020 Mercer County Junior Livestock Club show and sale here.