Wayne County recognizes its best in dairy production
Wayne County Top herds include Spring Run Farm represented by Tom Wolf, (Ayrshires) Gary Dotterer, represented by Kevin Dotterer (Brown Swiss) Ben Alli Farm...
West Virginia student turns fairground purchase into a big chicken business
CHARLESTON, W. Va. -- The USDA's 2007 Census of Agriculture showed that the average age of the American farmer had crossed 57 years for...
New strawberry packs a purple punch
ITHACA, N. Y. -- Cornell's newest and darkest strawberry variety -- Purple Wonder -- is making its debut at the Philadelphia International Flower Show...
Program offers interest rate reduction to Ohio storm victims
COLUMBUS -- Residents in Southern Ohio impacted by tornadoes and severe weather last week could be eligible for emergency disaster assistance in the form...
Ashland Co. dairy producers honored
JEROMESVILLE, Ohio -- Ashland County dairy producers were recognized for their accomplishments during the annual Ashland County Dairy Service Unit banquet.Ayers Farm, ranked in...
More than 1,000 attend beekeepers’ workshop in Ohio
The Tri-County Beekeepers Association workshop drew 1,043 -- possibly the largest one-day workshop of its kind in the United States.
National Farmers Union: Market-Driven Inventory System could save tax dollars
The National Farmers Union says the Market-Driven Inventory System (MDIS) would save tax dollars and still provide a farm safety net.
Sen. Sherrod Brown: Ohio uniquely situated to benefit from ‘Grow it Here, Make it...
With nearly 130 Ohio companies already producing biobased products, the bill, introduced March 5, would support Ohio's emerging biobased-manufacturing industry and encourage the development and manufacturing of new biobased products.
Farm safety expert urges precautions to limit skid-steer accidents
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -- In response to a tragic, four-state, two-week series of fatal accidents involving agricultural producers and skid-steer loaders, a farm safety...
Ohio Farmers Market Conference highlights benefits of ‘association’
COLUMBUS -- As the growth in farmers markets continues across the nation, Ohio producers can relish the fact they have a state farmers market...
