Beaver Creek hosts wildlife eduction programs Oct. 7-8
The Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center will have extended hours for its final weekend of the season, open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 7 and Oct. 8.
Lanternfly may not damage hardwood trees as thought
New long-term research led by Penn State has revealed that hardwood trees may be less vulnerable to spotted lanternflies than initially thought.
Ohio Farm Bureau names 2023 policy development committee
Ohio Farm Bureau leaders were recently elected to serve on the 2023 Farm Bureau Federation Policy Development Committee.
Ohio farmland preservation program seeking new local sponsors
The Ohio Department of Agriculture's Office of Farmland Preservation invites agricultural landowners to apply for their local sponsor certification.
Virtual dairy farm tours begin Oct. 30
This year's Fall Virtual Farm Tours, coordinated by the American Dairy Association North East, are set to begin on Oct. 30.
Nominees wanted for USDA committee on beginning farmers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture is seeking nominees to the Advisory Committee on Beginning Farmers and Ranchers.
OPSB approves solar energy project in Jackson County
The Ohio Power Siting Board authorized Dixon Run Solar, LLC to construct a 140 megawatt solar-powered electric generating facility in Jackson County.
Roundup of FFA news for Spet. 28, 2023
Catch up on FFA news from Northwestern-Wayne FFA, West Holmes FFA and more.
Spotted lanternflies threaten Pennsylvania’s wine and grape belt
The dread spotted lanternfly poses the biggest threat to grapevines, which has some vineyard owners in Erie County worried and preparing for the worst.
Pittsburgh farmers talk about struggles with USDA programs
The USDA’s latest round of programs seek connect farmers to local food networks. Despite these efforts, it's still hard for local producers to get real help.
