Why I became a young farmer
Ivory Harlow isn't your typical farmer. She shares her reasons for becoming a farmer in her inaugural column for farmanddairy.com.
Ohio can help endangered rusty patched bumble bee
The rusty patched bumble bee is a known pollinator of berries, tomatoes and legumes. Today, it is present in only 13 states, including Ohio.
How to freeze garden produce
The summer season is coming to a close. You’ve put up bushels of green beans and canned more relish than you’ll ever use. If...
FAMACHA scoring to identify parasite risk in small ruminants
FAMACHA scoring is used to identify risk of barber pole worm infestation in small ruminants. It is an effective, easy-to-use tool everyone from backyard hobbyists to large-scale producers can use on the farm.
Flowers add meaning and symbolism to the garden
Floriography is an intriguing study for those interested in how a flower’s characteristics, history and traditional uses give it symbolic meaning.
If weeds could talk
Gardeners can learn a lot about their soil right now simply by looking at the weeds growing in it.
Fermentation, the other preservation
Fermentation is a growing trend for producing safe, easy and healthy foods and beverages.
Promote your fall farm event with social media
Learn how to use Facebook event listings, ads and boosted posts to attract attendees to your fall farm event.
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.
Weeds gone wild: How to control weeds naturally
After weeks of battling weeds, by June gardeners are tempted to throw in the hat. Tools, natural herbicides, mulch and cover crops can help control weeds.
