Pig show at Ohio State Fair offers show-ring experience to disabled youth
The Breaking Boundaries Pig Show gave five participants with disabilities the opportunity to care for and show pigs in front of a state fair audience.
American farmer has mixed emotions from market
Recent rains have helped farmers' crops across the United States, but grain prices have fallen as a result of the improved harvest outlook.
2023 Ohio State Fair breaks attendance records
More than 1 million people attended this year’s Ohio State Fair, breaking the 12-day attendance record. Fairgoers also broke the single-day attendance during the fair's run.
2023 Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions totals $547,500
The Ohio State Fair Sale of Champions livestock auction broke eight records and brought in a grand total in sales of $547,500 on Aug. 6.
Wayne Co. children’s home summer farm camp exposes children to ag careers
This summer, the Christian Children's Home of Ohio is running a farm camp to help the children it works with explore agriculture. Through the camp, the children are learning about dairy farming, beekeeping, livestock, technology in agriculture and more.
Penn State Master Gardeners honored for bee monitoring work
Penn State Extension Master Gardeners earned first place in the research category of the David Gibby Search for Excellence Awards at a recent conference.
Roundup of 4-H news for Aug. 3, 2023
Catch up on local 4-H news from Mahoning County Junior Fair Board, Londonderry Lads and Lassies 4-H Club and Hicks and Hayseeds 4H Club.
Pennsylvania urban agriculture grants open for applicants
The Pennsylvania Urban Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program is now accepting applications.
ODNR to draw for controlled deer hunt lottery
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Natural Areas and Preserves is holding special deer hunts at nine state nature preserves.
Globe Metallurgical must reduce pollution in Ohio
A metals plant will pay a $2.6 million civil penalty, spend $6.5 million to improve emission controls and limit the sulfur content in its metal production.
