Roundup of 4-H news for May 26, 2022
The Green Valley 4-H Club hosted its fourth meeting of the year May 9 and was called to order by club president Addy Brenner at 7 p.m.
Roundup of gardening news for May 26, 2022
Catch up on local gardening news and events in Geauga and Summit counties in Ohio.
Roundup of FFA news for May 26, 2022
Catch up on local FFA news from Crestview FFA, Hillsdale FFA, Smithville FFA, Utica FFA and Zane Trace FFA.
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.
How to get the most out of the space in your garden
Learn how to make the most out of the garden space you have and use planting techniques to successfully grow more food in a smaller garden.
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.
