Roundup of gardening news for Dec. 15, 2022
Cuyahoga SWCD, Chagrin River Watershed Partners, and Lake County SWCD are offering five Master Rain Gardener courses in 2023.
Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 15, 2022
Catch up on local FFA news from Northwestern FFA, Norwayne FFA, John Glenn FFA and Black River FFA.
Giant ragweed still looms large in Ohio
Giant ragweed continues to be one of the most common and troublesome weeds in Ohio. It has a fast growth rate and is an extremely competitive plant.
Why farmers need veterinarians for more than just antibiotics access
Beginning in June 2023, animal antibiotics will no longer be labeled for sale over the counter. That means farmers will need a vet to get these medications.
Rural large animal veterinarian shortage on the horizon: report
High educational debt, lower potential earnings and a lack of support are contributing to the shortage of large animal veterinarians in the U.S., according to a new report.
Study finds reliance on unusual prey led to rare coyote attack on human
A study found a reliance on unusual prey may have led to an unprovoked fatal coyote attack on a young woman who was hiking in a Canadian park in 2009.
USDA pumps another $325 million into “climate-smart” farming
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced another $325 million for “climate-smart” farming projects, bringing the total funding for the new Partnerships for Climate-Smart Commodities program to over $3 billion.
After the Storm sculpture honors victims, first responders of pandemic
After the Storm, a sculpture created by Ohio artist Kevin Lyles, is on display at the COVID-19 Pandemic Memorial Grove at Great Seal State Park.
Experts discuss raising sheep indoors at Buckeye Symposium
Farmers looking to diversify without expanding land use should consider raising sheep indoors, according to speakers at the annual Buckeye Symposium.
New programming in Ohio gets to heart of farmers’ mental health needs
The pilot of the Check Your Engine project worked better than expected and revealed a need for more than just awareness training.
