Online farmers markets: a new trend in local foods
Online farmers markets showcase fresh food from multiple farms within a defined geographic region, such as a single county or tri-county area.
How to find and harvest wild blackberries
Gatherers can find wild blackberries in Ohio’s woodlands, along the borders of farm fields, and on overgrown fencerows.
Eating healthy at the county fair
Despite the temptation to feast on mounds of fair food, you can have nutritious foods and drinks at the park that taste good and are better for your health.
Hot off the press: It’s pepper season!
Shoppers only have access to a few types of peppers at the grocery store, but hundreds are available for gardeners to grow in the home garden.
Chocolate ice cream flavors dominate America’s top 5
Chocolate-filled flavors dominated the top five bestselling flavors in a recent survey of ice cream makers and retailers across the United States.
Learn to can safely with experts
There are some basic rules of thumb worth remembering that will help ensure a safe, quality preserved product.
Egg prices good for consumers, bad for farmers
Since the winter of 2016, egg prices have plummeted. While that's good for shoppers, it has been tough for egg producers. One OSU Extension expert says some Ohio egg producers are 'just hanging on.'
How to pick the best melon
Not only are melons juicy and nutritious, but if you pick the right ones they are sweet and delicious, as well.
Amazon clout and grocery sales
Amazon is buying Whole Foods and wants to transform the way you buy groceries. But Editor Susan Crowell's commentary ponders the impact on farmers.
It’s not too late to plant a vegetable garden
If you didn’t find time to plant a garden this spring, don’t worry. Gardeners can plant vegetables in July and August for a fall harvest.
