Ashland County Fair lamb gets $36 a pound bid
The Ashland County Agricultural Society donated two 4-gallon butter churns commemorating the 150th Ashland County Fair that were sold for $1,000 each, with the proceeds donated to the Red Cross Disaster Relief Effort
Apple butter festival slated for Historic Roscoe Village
The 32nd annual Apple Butter Stirrin' Festival Oct. 19-21 offers fun and entertainment for all ages with a craft show, demonstrations, special appearances by Johnny Appleseed, and a variety of contests.
Tuscarawas County Fair junior fair sales top $280,000; averages stay high
Bidders spent a $17,319 for the 55 lambs, $98,247 for the 214 hogs, and $115,217 for the 68 market steers.
Barn-sized Old Glory
Made from vinyl truck tarps the Brimfield flag can fly proudly forever.
Farm animal sanctuary opens in Portage County
Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary houses and rehabilitates animals that have been rescued by the Portage County Animal Protective League. Right now it is home to two horses, three ducks, three potbellied pigs, seven dogs, 10 rabbits, and 11 chickens, and is expecting 40 sheep and a 700-pound pig.
Pennsylvania’s autumn Web site up and running
In autumn, Pennsylvania's most popular leaf peeping resources are www.fallinpa.com and 800-FALL-IN-PA.
Small farm equipment exhibit has big presence at Farm Science Review
Small farm equipment exhibit has big presence at Farm Science Review
The Center for Small Farms, sponsored by "American Small Farm" magazine, made its Ohio debut at this year's Review.
The Center for Small Farms, sponsored by "American Small Farm" magazine, made its Ohio debut at this year's Review.
Picasso exhibition opens Oct. 28 at Cleveland Museum of Art
The approximately 36 paintings and all of the nine drawings featured in "Picasso: The Artist's Studio" encompass a large range of styles - realist, cubist, symbolist, surrealist, abstract and classical - and span Picasso's lengthy career, from as early as 15 until two years before his death at age 91.
FARM SCIENCE REVIEW: Hydroponically, Ohio not yet mature
Ohio is home to 42 hydroponic greenhouses that total 19 acres of indoor floor space for vegetable production, equalling about $5 million a year in economic activity.
Stark County farm tour set Oct. 7
The 12th annual Stark County Farm Bureau drive-it-yourself tour will consist of five stops, including A & J Farms, Kridler Gardens, Motts Greenhouse, Park Farms/St. Peters site, and Raber Dairy Farms.
