Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 19 (8-14-25)
Reporter Paul Rowley and managing editor Sara Welch give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Aug. 14, 2025.
The Racing Report: The Mazzagatti family
The family that races together stays together. That rings true for Mike Mazzagatti and his children, Chloe and Michael.
Rural rescue drill highlights deadly risks of confined space entrapment
Ohio firefighters train in life-saving confined space rescues, tackling farm-related hazards like manure pits and deadly gas exposure.
Ohio’s recreational marijuana sales hit $702M in first year
Ohio recreational marijuana dispensaries made $702 million in sales in August after one year of recreational sales in the state.
Roundup of 4-H news for Aug. 14, 2025
The much-loved Mullet Contest at the Lawrence County Fair is back and bigger than ever, now joined by the exciting new addition of the Rapunzel Contest.
Reader: Ruffled feathers
A curious hen meets a bulging wagon tire tube, and one peck later, feathers, dust and laughter fill the barnyard in this unforgettable farm tale.
Reader: Never trust a horse
A rocky garden, a neighbor’s horse team and a runaway disc turn a simple West Virginia plowing job into an unforgettable — and slightly chaotic — adventure.
Rural health systems at risk of closing, cutting services after Medicaid cuts
Recent cuts to Medicaid in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act threaten Pa. and Ohio rural health systems that rely on this crucial funding to stay open.
Summit County Fair Livestock Sale results
The Summit County Junior Fair sale took place July 26 and totaled $280,820. Find all the results and a full gallery here.
Thrift and Thrive turns turkey processing plant into headquarters for hope
The turkey slaughterhouse at Barth Farms found new life as a a thrift store that donates proceeds to a differently charity organization each month.
