Ashland SWCD awards excellence
A sign recognizing him as 2006 Cooperator of the Year was presented to Mike Sloan during the 63rd annual meeting of the Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District held at the Ashland County Career Center recently.
Arson suspected in Stark Co. barn fire
SALEM, Ohio - Arson is suspected and an investigation is under way after a 155-year-old bank barn in Stark County burned to the ground Sept.
ODA files appeal to stop Ohio Fresh Eggs from getting permits back
By Andrea Zippay SALEM, Ohio - The Ohio Department of Agriculture continues its fight with Ohio Fresh Eggs, this time filing a court appeal to keep the farm from getting its permits back.
Alpaca farms celebrate breed with special event
LOUISVILLE, Ohio - Have you ever wondered what things make alpacas go "Hmmm"? When and where. Learn this and more when you visit a local alpaca farm to celebrate the first-ever "National Alpaca Farm Day" Sept.
USDA allots funds for bee research
WASHINGTON - USDA said $4 million will be available in Fiscal Year 2008 for a four-year Coordinated Agricultural Project to research ways to improve the health and protection of honeybees, which are facing serious threats that have the potential to heavily impact the nation's food supply.
Valley View gets last Pa. harness racing license
HARRISBURG, Pa. - A newly licensed racetrack in Lawrence County will bring new jobs, visitors and economic opportunity to western Pennsylvania, Agriculture Secretary Dennis Wolff said recently as the state's last remaining harness racing license was awarded to Valley View Downs LP.
Woodland workshop to take stock
BRYAN, Ohio - Learn how and why to take stock of your woods at the Tri-state Woodland and Wildlife Workshop, 8:15 a.
Young people, projects shine at Mon Valley dairy show Sept. 2
GREENSBURG, Pa. -
Columbiana County Farm Bureau adds 100+ new farmer-members
WINONA, Ohio - The Columbiana County Farm Bureau honored Bill McKarns of Hanoverton with its Distinguished Service Award, presented Sept.
Youth show winners in Stark County
CANTON, Ohio - Mitchell Ramsey and Paul Snyder were presented 10-year awards during the Stark County Fair junior dairy show.
