Family turns overgrown Ohio farm into thriving heritage orchard, learning hub
Family-owned Deep Roots Heritage Farm in Ohio revives a 200-year-old farm with turkeys, orchards and hands-on education in sustainable farming.
Portage County Randolph Fair Livestock Sale results
The Portage County Randolph Fair Livestock Sale brought in just over $1 million in sales from 706 lots on Aug. 20 and 23.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 23 (9-11-25)
Reporters Paul Rowley and Liz Partsch give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Sept. 11, 2025.
Zapped: Northwest Ohio farmer harnesses electricity to control weeds
Ohio’s Thistledown Farms uses a 25,000-volt Weed Zapper to control pigweed and other tough weeds, proving organic farms can thrive without chemicals.
Claire Coumos claims grand champion beef banner at Portage County Randolph Fair
Claire Coumos won grand champion beef at the Portage County Randolph Fair in her second appearance, overcoming the challenges of living with Apert syndrome.
Lawrence County 4-H and FFA Junior Livestock Sale
The Lawrence County Fair 4-H and FFA Junior Livestock Sale brought in $371,667 from 220 lots on Aug. 16.
Roundup of FFA news for Sept. 11, 2025
Catch up on FFA news from Hillsdale FFA and Mt. Vernon FFA.
Mahoning Valley Archeological Society holding special event Sept. 18
Charlie Fulk from Ashland, Ohio, who will offer a presentation on Ohio flint types, with a question-and-answer session to follow.
2025 Ashtabula County Junior Fair Sale
The 2025 Ashtabula County Junior Fair Sale brought in $678,322 from 286 lots on Aug. 10.
Grand champion lamb disqualified at State Fair of West Virginia
Fair officials confirmed that the lamb reportedly tested positive for a banned substance during a routine drug test, triggering an investigation and the animal’s removal from competition.























