Task force studies Ohio State Fair’s future
The Expo 2050 Task Force will be working with consultants to map out long-term recommendations for the Ohio State Fair and the Ohio Expo Center.
Pennsylvania adds 11 counties to spotted lanternfly quarantine
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has added 11 counties to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone, bringing the total to 45 counties.
Agriculture Education Foundation offers scholarships for future agri-science educators
The Agriculture Education Foundation is accepting scholarship applications to be issued to students enrolling in agriculture educator programs.
Ohio reaches $80 million settlement with Monsanto over PCB hazards
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced an $80 million settlement with Monsanto Co. that forces it to pay for the environmental damage it caused in Ohio.
Annual Ag Literacy Week connects Pennsylvania farmers and children
Agricultural leaders from across the state read to classrooms of children March 14-17 as part of Pennsylvania Ag Literacy Week. The sixth annual campaign to connect Pennsylvania farmers with young children is sponsored by Pennsylvania Friends of Agriculture Foundation, Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s charitable organization.
Running buffalo clover no longer federally endangered
The rare running buffalo clover has officially been removed from the federal endangered species list.
Roundup of FFA news for March 24, 2022
Catch up on local FFA news from Black River FFA, Edon FFA and Crestview FFA.
Roundup of gardening news for March 24, 2022
The Belmont SWCD will offer their Seed Library. Crawford County Conservation District will hold an event to plant their tiny herb "greenhouses."
Biden to appoint nine U.S. Department of Agriculture regional positions
President Joe Biden announced his intent to appoint nine U.S. Department of Agriculture regional positions March 17.
Fish hatchery open houses begin in March
Four state fish hatcheries are hosting free open houses this spring to provide Ohioans the opportunity to learn more about their operations.
