See machinery in action at Penn State’s Ag Progress Days
Ag Progress Days, Aug. 12-14, will feature nearly 500 commercial and educational exhibits, field demonstrations and a variety of workshops aimed at helping farmers enhance efficiency and profitability.
Farming as a side job
The millennial generation is eager to start farming, but before they jump in feet first, some guidance is being offered to them.
Three inducted into Columbiana County Agriculture Hall of Fame
The Columbiana County Agriculture Hall of Fame enshrined three individuals during the Columbiana County Fair: Russell N. Cook; James W. Cooper; and William L. Woolf.
2014 Columbiana County Fair junior fair livestock sale results
Find out who topped the junior fair market livestock competitions at the 2014 Columbiana County Fair.
Ohio Cattlemen’s Roundup to tour Clark County farms, businesses
The Ohio Cattlemen’s Association will hold this year’s Cattlemen’s Roundup, Sept. 5-6 in Clark County.
Fry frames history one Ohio farm at a time
Jim Fry, founder of Museum of Western Reserve Farms and Equipment, has spent most of his life preserving cultures. Fry’s museum began more than a decade ago as a largely pragmatic venture.
$9 million to go to new minority and veteran farmers
According to Insurance News Net, over $9 million is being given to minorities and veterans who are new to the farming trade.
Homemade food sold through cottage-food law
In Ohio, a variety of foods found at farmers markets and roadside stands are sold without license or inspection. These products are known as “cottage foods.”
First annual Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge launched
The American Farm Bureau Federation announced the Rural Entrepreneurship Challenge, allowing rural individuals to showcase their ideas and business innovations.
DEP extends alternative fuel vehicle rebate program
The Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) announced the extension of the Alternative Fuel Vehicle Rebate program, which will continue to provide $2,000 rebates for 500 additional large-battery system plug-in hybrid electric and battery-electric vehicles, or until Dec. 31.
