Horstman wins Pa. Fair Person of the Year
Dick Horstman, of Burgettstown, Pa., was named the 2021 Fair Person of the Year at the Pennsylvania State Association of County Fairs Annual Convention.
Secord to appointed to head USDA Pennsylvania Farm Service Agency
The Biden Administration recently appointed Heidi Secord as the new state executive director for the USDA Pennsylvania Farm Service Agency.
Roundup of 4-H news for Feb. 10, 2022
The Hicks and Hayseeds 4-H Club met Feb. 1 and worked on a silent auction item, a snowman made of disposable cups.
Reader: Science shows humans cause climate change
A Farm and Dairy reader responds to a letter to the editor that addressed Alan Guebert's column, "American agriculture needs to deal with climate change."
Power siting board approves solar project, electric transmission line
The Ohio Power Siting Board approved Union Ridge Solar, LLC's application to construct a solar-powered electric generating facility in Licking County
Bipartisan Policy Center, Vilsack discuss climate policy in ag
Climate change has brought more rainy weather, more wildfires and more challenges overall to agriculture across the U.S. Some in agriculture and conservation see addressing it as an opportunity to create a new commodity, in addition to dealing with those challenges.
Pennsylvania bans sale of three invasive plants
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has added Ravenna grass, glossy buckthorn and common buckthorn to a list of noxious weeds.
Rural Action focuses on mentorship with beginning farmers in Appalachia
Appalachia has unique challenges, but also opportunities for beginning farmers. Rural Action is helping farmers in the region take advantage of that potential through mentorship and business planning.
Dialing in: Wilcox connects with nature, local food, through mushrooms
Espo Wilcox's interest in mushrooms started with foraging. Now, he's taking it another step further with the PA Mushroom Co., in Clarion, Pennsylvania, cultivating and selling mushrooms
Medina County Auditor announces scholarships for career tech students
Mike Kovack, Medina County Auditor, announced his office will once again be offering three $500 scholarships to Medina County graduating seniors this year.
