Ohio governor gives nearly $5M to desperate food banks
Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order April 10 giving $4.97 million in emergency funding to the Ohio Association of Foodbanks through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
Bird flu found in South Carolina turkey flock
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence of H7N3 avian influenza in a commercial turkey flock in South Carolina.
Coronavirus hampers spotted lanternfly education
Educating the public on the spotted lanternfly is urgent in Ohio, however, isolation orders because of COVID-19 are halting those efforts.
Farmers markets adjust to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines
While farmers markets are included under essential businesses in Ohio and life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania, market coordinators are still concerned about safety for vendors and customers, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
How to make two protective face masks from a T-shirt
Learn how to make two protective face masks from a T-shirt to wear to public places and help stop the spread of COVID-19.
Back to local
The COVID-19 crisis seems to be pushing people away from grocery stores chains and back to local food sources, like farmers markets and on-farm stores.
Ohio State Extension cancels 4-H events, camps
Ohio State University Extension is canceling all 4-H events, activities and programs through July 6, and all 4-H camps through Aug. 31, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kirk Bloir, Ohio's 4-H assistant director told 4-H members and volunteers in an email today.
Budget challenges could reduce H2Ohio funding for farmers
Between unexpectedly high sign-up numbers, and COVID-19-related budget issues, it appears the H2Ohio funding set aside for farmers this year could shrink.
Farmers prep for spring planting amid COVID-19 market impacts
This spring is far from a normal planting season. While farming is considered essential business amid COVID-19 shut downs, the global pandemic has had a dramatic effect on agriculture. But with spring planting slated to begin in the next few weeks in Ohio, most farmers expect to proceed with their planting as planned.
USDA cuts red tape for Ohio food banks
Ohio food banks got some needed relief after the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved a waiver that will protect staff, volunteers and clients.
