Hatch of spotted lanternfly observed in Cincinnati
Jonathon Shields, Agriculture Inspection Manager with the Ohio Department of Agriculture, has confirmed a hatch of spotted lanternfly in Cincinnati.
Retired educator sees potential in aquaponics
Doug Hiscox recently opened Cave Creek Aquaponics with his wife, Linda, in Lisbon, Ohio.
Roundup of gardening news for May 11, 2023
Catch up on Ohio gardening news and events in Geauga County, Mahoning County, Richland County, Summit County and Trumbull County.
Roundup of FFA news for May 11, 2023
Catch up on FFA news from Zane Trace FFA, Southern Local High School FFA, Edison High School FFA and Western Reserve FFA.
Redding confirmed to serve again as Pennsylvania ag secretary
The Pennsylvania Senate unanimously confirmed Russell Redding to serve as Pennsylvania’s 27th Secretary of Agriculture on May 10.
Private well owners should get wells tested annually: NGWA
Because winter storms and spring flooding can lead to contamination and damage, spring is an ideal time to test private water systems.
Ohio Ag Council announces hall of fame inductees
Kenneth D. Davis, Terry McClure, Thomas Menke and Dr. Don Sanders will be inducted into the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame on Aug. 4.
Ohio oil and gas industry paid $57M in property taxes in 2021
This is the second highest tax payment year in the past 12 years, according to the Ohio Oil and Gas Association.
USDA investing $40M in Appalachian Ohio
The goal of the Appalachian Regional Food Business Center, created in partnership with Rural Action, is to build resilient local and regional food systems.
Ellsworth Acres helps women recovering from addiction, through agriculture
Ellsworth Acres has three acres of earth that are rich and fertile. The air is fresh and clean. It's a place where you can heal and grow, and tell your addiction story. Erin Helms started Ellsworth Acres when she noticed that addiction recovery services did not address the person as a whole.
