Safe ways to thaw and cook a frozen turkey
Learn how to correctly thaw a frozen turkey to minimize the growth of bacteria, which can cause foodborne illnesses.
Farm Bureau survey shows Thanksgiving dinner cost up 20%
The average cost of this year’s classic Thanksgiving feast for 10 is $64.05 or less than $6.50 per person. This is a $10.74 or 20% increase from last year.
Portage County Agricultural Society holds election
The Portage County Agricultural Society held its annual election for Board of Director positions as required by the state and governed by the ODA.
New leaders emerge from Farm Bureau’s Women’s Communications Boot Camp
Fifteen farm and ranch women leaders graduated from the fall session of Women's Communications Boot Camp hosted by the American Farm Bureau Federation.
Turkey day tips
Keep your Thanksgiving celebration food safe by following these tips.
Study first to track wild bird avian influenza
For the first time, scientists have tracked the movement of a wild bird known to be infected with highly pathogenic avian influenza in North America.
Ohio’s deer gun hunting seasons begin in November
Youth deer gun hunting season begins Nov. 19-20. The weeklong gun season open to all hunters kicks off Nov. 28 and continues until Dec. 4.
Roundup of FFA news for Nov. 17, 2022
Catch up on local FFA news from Smithville FFA, Hillsdale FFA, West Holmes FFA, Wellington FFA, Northwestern FFA, Racine Southern FFA and more.
Roundup of 4-H news for Nov. 17, 2022
Catch up on 4-H news from the Happy Harvesters 4-H Club and find information about exhibiting a market beef animal at the 2023 Tuscarawas County Fair.
Ohio archery hunters enjoy success in 2022 deer season
Ohio's archery hunters have taken 48,583 deer through Nov. 6, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Division of Wildlife.





















