Farmers markets re-enter the spotlight
During the COVID-19 pandemic, farmers markets have had a sudden influx of new customers, many seeking stability in local food systems. While they are part of our history, many believe farmers markets are also part of our future.
USDA: Livestock buyers took turns on bidding at Ohio auctions
Five livestock buyers allegedly violated the Packers and Stockyards Act by taking turns bidding on livestock at three auctions in Ohio.
Pennsylvania State Grange wants Wolf to invest in broadband
The Pennsylvania State Grange wants Gov. Tom Wolf to put his money and resources where his mouth is when it comes to broadband internet access.
Canfield Fair goes to junior fair only
The Canfield Fair will be a junior fair only this year, in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to prevent and treat burns from fireworks, grilling and campfires
Summer is a great time for campfires, fireworks and grilling out but participants should take precautions and learn how to treat burn injuries.
Two paths: from calf to dinner plate
We take a look at how two farmers raise beef cattle, making very difference decisions, using different resources, to create the same end product.
Dollars and sense: the cost of our food
There's no such thing as a free lunch. Reporter Rachel Wagoner introduces a new series exploring what it costs to get food to the table.
Harrison County holds 2020 fair, pandemic version
A lot changed between when the Harrison County Fair book went to the printer, and when the fair’s 2020 shows began June 24. But from June 24-26, 4-H'ers still gathered to show and sell their market projects at the 2020 fair.
From corporate world to mushrooms: Canton resident builds new career in mushroom farming
Kara Bond, of Canton, Ohio, always dreamed of having a mushroom farm. Now, she's moving from the corporate world to a new career in mushroom farming.
Calls increase for Confederate flag merchandise bans at county fairs
In early June, Ohio legislators rejected a measure to ban Confederate flags at county and independent fairs. Since then, some community members in Mahoning and Medina counties have been signing online petitions to ban the flag at their local fairs, an initiative that some fair officials say has tenuous legal standing.
