Ohio State Fair names 2026 Hall of Fame inductees, awards scholarship
Beth Burger, Jenny Crabtree and Ron Dean were recently inducted into the Ohio State Fair Hall of Fame, joining more than 200 others who have made outstanding contributions toward making the Ohio State Fair.
The many lives of Fort Laurens
Fort Laurens, Ohio’s only Revolutionary War fort, reveals soldiers’ hardships and new excavations as crews work to rebuild part of the stockade by 2028.
How an Ohio farmer delayed hay harvest to save nesting bobolinks
After learning that early hay harvest destroys bobolink nests, Jefferson County farmer Adam Costarella delayed cutting until July. By adjusting his grazing and haymaking schedule, he helped restore habitat for these long-distance migratory birds on his eastern Ohio farm.
Chicory: A runway of blue
Common chicory lines summer roadsides with vibrant blue blooms, but this resilient perennial is more than just a wildflower. Naturalist Tami Gingrich explores the history, edible greens, roasted root coffee recipe, and livestock forage benefits of this versatile plant.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 69 (8-6-26)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give readers a rundown of the top stories in the Farm and Dairy the week of Aug. 6, 2026.
Virtual fencing expands opportunities for western Pa. beef farm
Pennsylvania's Kolehmainen Cattle Company is using GPS collars and virtual fencing to streamline rotational grazing across 800 acres. Discover how smart technology saves time, opens up cover crops for grazing, and advances farm conservation in Enon Valley.
Inclusive livestock shows open door to more fair families
Inclusive livestock shows are expanding across Ohio county fairs, pairing children with disabilities with 4-H mentors to provide accessible opportunities in the show ring.
Pa. Farm Bureau appoints Stoltzfus as vice president
Glenn Stoltzfus was appointed to serve as interim vice president of Pennsylvania Farm Bureau after Tommy Nagle vacated the position to become president after Chris Hoffman resigned in July. Hoffman was recently appointed to serve as state director of USDA Rural Development.
Pa.’s oldest Izaak Walton League conservation group celebrates 100 years
The Oil City Chapter of the Izaak Walton League, Pennsylvania's oldest chapter, recently celebrated its 100th anniversary. Founded in 1926 to protect local waterways, the group hosted an 'Envirobash' event featuring stream monitoring, wildlife education and history to inspire conservation.
Pa. hunters donate record amount of venison to feed hungry families
Pennsylvania hunters donated a record 294,844 pounds of venison during the 2025-26 season through Hunters Sharing the Harvest, the group recently shared. The effort equates to 1.2 million servings distributed to food-insecure families across the state.
