Roundup of FFA news for Jan. 1, 2026
Catch up on FFA news from Northwestern FFA, West Holmes FFA, East Knox FFA, Ashland FFA, Racine Southern FFA, Black River FFA and West Muskingum FFA.
Farm and planet: Sipping on Kenya’s agriculture industry
Journalist Jake Zajkowski reports from Kenya, blending immersive travel writing with firsthand insights on agriculture, coffee, tea, fisheries and smallholder farming.
How to repurpose your Christmas tree for wildlife habitat
Speaking of birds... Learn how live-cut Christmas trees can be recycled after the holidays to create habitat for Ohio’s birds, fish, and wildlife across the state. Plus find drop-off locations across Ohio and western Pennsylvania.
Tom Dilyard honored with Wayne SWCD conservation education award
The Wayne SWCD Conservation Education Award was presented to Tom Dilyard, recognizing his outstanding dedication to environmental outreach and community recycling efforts.
Pennsylvania Dairy Summit set for Feb. 4-5
The annual dairy conference brings together dairy producers and allied industry representatives who want to grow their skills and network with individuals across the dairy industry.
Alan Guebert: Figures don’t lie, but we often lie to ourselves
Explore the true cost of 2025’s ag policy, from record export deficits and tariffs to billions in hidden subsidies that challenge fiscal integrity.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 38 **HOLIDAY EDITION**
Episode 38 of Farm and Dairy’s Weekly Rundown: Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley cover Dec. 25 and Jan. 1 headlines, from ham radio to orphan well explosion.
Property tax reform could mean big savings for rural Ohio landowners
Ohio’s new property tax laws may save taxpayers millions, but at what cost to rural schools and first responders? Explore the impact these changes could have on local budgets.
Lawrence County Conservation District hosts awards luncheon
William Kolehmainen received the 2025 Conservation Farm Award for initiatives he has implemented on his grain and beef farm in Enon Valley, Pennsylvania.
Reflections on The Racing Report
Photojournalist Matthew Chasney reflects on documenting grassroots short track racing, the people behind it, and why preserving this community matters now more than ever.
