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Farm and Dairy photo booth at Ohio FFA Convention 2016
We asked FFA members to share why they say thanks to FFA by participating in our photo booth at the 2016 Ohio FFA Convention in Columbus, May 5 and 6.
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It may not be a typical FFA project but at Firelands High School, students spend downtime with yarn and hook in hand, crocheting for a cause.
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Infographic: How to create a wild bee sanctuary at home
Help wild bees thrive in your backyard with simple steps like planting pollinator-friendly flowers, reducing pesticides and protecting natural habitats.
Pennsylvania’s producing wells as of April 30, 2016
In southwestern Pennsylvania, Washington County leads with the highest number of producing wells as of the end of April.
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How to make dandelion jam
Discover why dandelions were prized for centuries as herbal heroes rather than weeds. From ancient Arabian medicine to colonial gardens, Reporter Liz Partsch explores the history of this vitamin-rich plant and shows us how to make a sweet, honey-like dandelion jam.
How Tos
Why and how you should add sweet potatoes to your garden
We love sweet potatoes here at Farm and Dairy, and we think you should, too. Learn everything from planting slips and soil requirements to harvesting and storage tips. Discover why these heat-loving tubers are a low-maintenance, high-yield addition for any gardener.
How to make dandelion jam
Discover why dandelions were prized for centuries as herbal heroes rather than weeds. From ancient Arabian medicine to colonial gardens, Reporter Liz Partsch explores the history of this vitamin-rich plant and shows us how to make a sweet, honey-like dandelion jam.
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Columns
Managing the challenges and opportunities of dairy beef cross calves
Dairy-beef cross calves bring a big financial premium, but they require different management than standard Holstein calves. Ohio State Extension's Jason Hartschuh breaks down the latest research on beef genetic selection, managing early-life shipping stress, and optimized milk feeding programs.
How paint-covered raccoons and wildfire smoke ruined my week
Between a dog tracking white paint on the floor, raccoons decorating the deck with a wet paint roller, and heavy wildfire smoke rolling in, columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt finds plenty to write about—and a perfect excuse to skip the vegetables and hide indoors with childhood snack cakes.
Summer pasture management: Tips to protect forage and extend grazing
As summer temperatures rise, cool-season grasses slow down. Dylan Stine of the Tuscarawas Soil and Water Conservation District offers practical advice on slowing down livestock rotations, stockpiling fescue for winter, and keeping summer weeds in check to maximize your forage.
New tariff bailouts balloon federal farm aid to record highs
Columnist Alan Guebert analyzes the rising dependency on federal subsidies as a new $11 billion request balloons 2026 farm program payments to $55.3 billion. The piece contrasts current tariff-driven taxpayer bailouts with historic net farm income data and export market trends.
Coming clean about clothes washing chores in the early Ohio Country
Before modern washing machines, early Ohio Country pioneers faced the grueling task of cleaning clothes in creeks and iron kettles. Columnist Paul Locher dives into the smelly history of 19th-century laundry chores and the evolution of the scrub sticks and patented washboards that followed.
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Ohio State Fair unveils birthday cake deviled egg
Birthday Cake deviled eggs headline the 2026 Ohio State Fair as Ohio Poultry Association debuts an America 250 flight plus new poultry dishes and classics.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 67 (7-23-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of July 23, 2026.
Ohio EPA scraps rule to permit data center discharge into waterways
The Ohio Environmental Protection Agency dismissed a rule on July 21 that would've allowed data centers to discharge into waterways via a general permit.
2026 Harrison County Junior Fair results
The Harrison County Junior Fair Sale, held on June 26, 2026 in Cadiz, Ohio, brought in $572,865.05. Find the full photo gallery and results here.
Pa. law strengthens oversight of food processing residuals
Pennsylvania legislators passed a bipartisan law to regulate food processing residuals on farms, aiming to protect air, water and communities while supporting agriculture.
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