Schmuki family balances dairy farm, forestry on Ohio tree farm of the year
This year, Post Boy Tree Farm is the Ohio Tree Farm of the Year. The Schmuki family is getting ready to host the tree farm of the year tour in September.
OPSB sets hearing for pipeline in Butler County
The Ohio Power Siting Board will hold a public hearing regarding Duke Energy Ohio’s proposal to replace natural gas pipeline in Butler County.
Pennsylvania invests $8.6M to preserve 35 farms
The Shapiro Administration preserved 2,645 acres on 35 farms in 18 counties in Pennsylvania to protect farms from developers.
$5M in federal funds to go Ohio broadband project
U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced nearly $700 million in grants and loans to connect rural residents to high-speed internet.
USDA looks to eliminate horse soring
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has proposed a rule to eliminate horse soring.
Challenge yourself to 24-hour bird quest
The Chagrin River Bird Quest Birding Challenge will take place Sept. 8 to 9 at The West Woods Nature Center.
Roundup of 4-H news for Aug. 31, 2023
Catch up on local 4-H news from Barnyard Buddies 4-H Club and Columbiana County Junior Leaders.
Farms in Allen, Coshocton and Seneca counties join Ohio Farmland Preservation program
The Ohio Department of Agriculture announced multiple new additions in Allen, Coshocton and Seneca counties to the Farmland Preservation program.
SWCD continues support for monarch butterflies
The Mahoning County Soil and Water Conservation District is once again collecting milkweed seed pods beginning on Sept. 1 and continuing through November.
Roundup of FFA news for Aug. 31, 2023
Catch up on FFA news from Zane Trace FFA, West Holmes FFA and South Harrison FFA.
