Wednesday, May 1, 2024

COLUMBUS - The success of the Agricultural Easement Purchase Program and the creation of Agricultural Security Areas have increased the profile of Ohio's farmland preservation efforts.

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - When the space shuttle Discovery launched Dec. 9 for a scheduled mission to the International Space Station, a western Pennsylvania "farm boy" had a ringside seat.

CAMP HILL, Pa. - Pennsylvania's new Healthy Farms and Healthy Schools initiative (Senate Bill 1209) will increase agricultural education and promote consumption of state-grown farm products in schools.

WASHINGTON - Super Slurper, a cornstarch-based superabsorbent polymer invented by Agricultural Research Service scientists over 30 years ago, continues to fan the entrepreneurial spirit.

AKRON, Ohio - Dean Foods Company will close its Reiter Dairy production operation in Barberton and shift production due to excess capacity.

WASHINGTON - The House recently passed by voice vote the

HERSHEY, Pa. - The following county farm bureaus in central and western Pennsylvania recently received awards at the state's annual

MILLERSBURG, Ohio - The Holmes Soil and Water Conservation District recently received a grant from the Division of Wildlife and U.

SALEM, Ohio - Farm and Dairy is finalizing listings for its 2007 Agri-Book, a directory of agricultural organizations and agencies within the tri-state area.

BRECKSVILLE, Ohio - Two long-term leases are available through the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and