Food system strains help shape 2023 Farm Bill priorities for ag groups
Several years of turmoil for agriculture are shaping priorities for the 2023 Farm Bill for farm groups, and for legislators, as events have strained food and farming systems.
Portage Lakes Youth Fishing Area now open for summer
The youth fishing area in Portage Lakes is now open to budding anglers and continues every weekend through Labor Day, Sept. 5.
Yost files lawsuit against fake fishing lure business
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has filed a lawsuit in Defiance County against four people who ran an unregistered business that sold fishing lures.
Roundup of FFA news for July 14, 2022
Zaylie Culwell, a sophomore member of the Zane Trace FFA chapter, attended the Ohio Leadership Camp at FFA Camp Muskingum near Carrollton June 24-27.
Fuzzy and full of nutrients, peaches are a summertime staple
Peaches are packed with vitamin C and other antioxidants, which research suggests may help prevent heart disease, stroke and cancer.
Roundup of 4-H news for July 14, 2022
The Londonderry Lads and Lassies 4-H Club met July 5, at Antrim Firehouse.
Roundup of gardening news for July 14, 2022
Catch up on local gardening news and events in Medina County, Ohio, and Lawrence County, Pennsylvania.
Grazing mentor program launched in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Grazing Lands Coalition and Pasa Sustainable Agriculture is accepting applications for mentors and mentees for its new mentor program.
Ohio farm groups, businesses urge reform to address farm labor issues
Some Ohio farm and business groups are urging immigration reform, saying it could help address workforce shortages in the food and farm sectors.
Tim Ryan hears from farmers at roundtable in Portage County
Energy, regulations and the climate dominated the conversation during a roundtable Congressman Tim Ryan hosted last week for a group of local farmers.
