Selling organics? Find consumers who want more than ‘locally grown’
COLUMBUS - It may be beneficial for organic farmers and local food distributors to market their products differently to different types of consumers.
Small farm classes offered in Newark
NEWARK, Ohio - The East Central Ohio New and Small Farm College will present short courses for new landowners and those wishing to make an income on a few acres.
Three counties added to ash borer quarantine
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio - The Ohio Department of Agriculture has expanded the state's emerald ash borer quarantine to include Hardin, Logan, and Mercer counties, where the ash tree-killing insect was recently discovered.
Trumbull 4-H salutes volunteers’ work
CORTLAND, Ohio - The Trumbull County 4-H program held its annual 4-H volunteer recognition banquet Oct.
Why should we care about pollinators?
WASHINGTON - Long-term population trends for some North American pollinators - bees, birds, bats, and other animals and insects that spread pollen so plant fertilization can occur - are "demonstrably downward," says a new report from the National Research Council.
Wisconsin spuds more eco-friendly
MADISON, Wis. - Wisconsin Potato Growers, World Wildlife Fund and University of Wisconsin researchers are celebrating a decade of collaboration, innovation and progress.
Will election impact agriculture?
SALEM, Ohio - There were no hanging chad controversies, but political pundits will be talking about this year's election well into the new year.
New poster is based on county’s beautiful barns
SALEM, Ohio - As Jan Douglass drove through Columbiana County recently, she was saddened at the number of barns falling into disrepair.
Pa. farm rocked by explosion
SALEM, Ohio - The explosion shook homes and buildings as far as 10 miles away. A machinery shed got scorched and two grain bins were damaged.
The heart of hunters
SALEM, Ohio - Garrett Grimes sat quietly on a shooting bench in the Jewett Sportsmen's Club, aiming his .
