Ohio farmers advocate for conservation
In 2020, The Nature Conservancy launched the Farmer Advocates for Conservation program. Through the program, farmers using conservation practices learn how to talk about the benefits they see from them, and encourage other farmers to give them a try.
Solar debate hits western Pennsylvania farming communities
In Pennsylvania, where siting for solar is done at the local level, it’s left to each community to decide whether to allow in these developments. It's pitting some neighbors against each other.
West Virginia FFA and 4-H teams win at national land judging contest
The team from Tyler Consolidated High School took first place in land judging and second place in homesite judging. The Barbour County 4-H team took first in land judging.
Millions set to go to food banks could boost local farm purchasing
The Local Food Purchase Assistance Cooperative Agreement Program is pumping $400 million to the states to use to buy food from local farmers and producers for emergency food assistance programs.
Ohio leaders discuss broadband, tourism at state of the region event
At the 10th annual Appalachian Ohio State of the Region conference May 10, speakers discussed investments and opportunities in Ohio’s Appalachian region, including in broadband and tourism.
US Jersey to offer over $50,000 in scholarships
This year $50,750 will be awarded to young Jersey owners pursuing a college or university degree by the American Jersey Cattle Association.
Eminent domain case headed to Ohio Supreme Court
he 7th District Court of Appeals recently ruled that the park district did not have the power of eminent domain when it sued to get a permanent easement on the railroad bed that runs through Diane Less’s property.
Roundup of FFA news for May 19, 2022
Catch up on local FFA news from Edon FFA, Miami Trace FFA, Hillsdale FFA, West Holmes FFA, Waterford FFA, Western Reserve FFA and Northwestern-Wayne FFA.
Roundup of 4-H news for May 19, 2022
To celebrate National Apple Pie Day, Western Reserve Rangers 4-H Club's recreation leader, Ciera Welsh, led a "Hot Apple Pass Game" at a recent meeting.
Fishing derby at Lake Vesuvius
The Wayne National Forest will host a day at Lake Vesuvius for the upcoming JAKES Kids Fishing Derby, May 21.
