New Clean Water Act rule causes concern for farmers
The Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have proposed a new rule related to the Clean Water Act that includes protecting some wetlands and streams.
Remember the Polar Vortex? Ohio’s grape and peach growers sure do
WOOSTER, Ohio — After enduring the coldest winter in 20 years, many grape and tree growers in Ohio and western Pennsylvania predicted their summer...
Holmes County Farm Bureau holds annual meeting
MILLERSBURG, Ohio — A volunteer group is like milking a cow a cow by hand, according to Eric Shaver.
Shaver, a local veterinarian and 2014...
Farmland to be conserved in Pickaway County, Ohio
Some farmland in Pickaway County, Ohio will now become a preserve due to efforts by the Appalachia Ohio Alliance, according to The Columbus Dispatch.
Family Farm Field Day: Strong agriculture builds strong families, communities
Holmes County's Family Farm Field day held at the Reuben and Catherine Yoder farm in Dundee.
2014 Summit County Fair market livestock sale brings in more than $43,000
The 2014 Summit County Junior Fair livestock sales brought in more than $43,000 and set several records along the way.
Hot weather health: How to treat and prevent heat stroke
It’s hot outside, so you should keep a close watch on your health. You can easily become susceptible to hyperthermia, which is when your body temperature is unusually high, according to the National Institutes of Health.
U.S. cattle: Low inventory means producers reap benefits
According to the NASS report, there are 95 million cattle in the United States. That is the lowest number since the report began in the 1970s.
Urban farms prove to be beneficial to families and neighborhoods
It isn’t just out in the country that you can hear the sound of a hen clucking, according to The New York Times.
Minnesota teachers promote “agricultural literacy”
Teachers in Minnesota are finding a new focus for “hands-on” learning for their students.
