Mahoning Co. farmers want eminent domain case dismissed
Attorneys for Mike and Barb Cameron asked for the suit, filed by Mill Creek MetroParks, to be dismissed on July 6, citing language in the budget bill that would prevent a park district from taking land for a recreational trail.
Forage and grasslands council explores grazing, sheep production at field day
Attendees at the Ohio Forage and Grasslands Council July 9 field day visited Lone Pine Pastures and Leroy Kuhns farm in Wayne County. The council also presented several awards at the event.
Roundup of FFA news for July 15, 2021
The West Holmes FFA chapter sent 17 members to the Ohio Leadership Camp at FFA Camp Muskingum, in Carroll County, June 25-28.
Ayars earns national dairy Pioneer Award
Bonnie Ayars was honored with National Dairy Shrine's Pioneer Award this year in recognition of her significant contributions to the dairy industry.
Ohio prepares for summer gypsy moth management
Learn more about Gypsy moth caterpillars, their preferred host and proven management techniques to eliminate the pest.
Roundup of 4-H news for July 15, 2021
Catch up on local 4-H news from Green Valley 4-H Club and Granny's Kids 4-H Club.
Roundup of gardening news for July 15, 2021
The Penn State Master Gardeners of Lawrence County are hosting their Fourth Annual Garden Tour July 18, 1-4 p.m.
Modern-era coal mine clean up could cost over $7.5B, report says
A July 7 report from Appalachian Voices found a total of 633,000 acres across seven states still in need of some reclamation. If more coal companies declare bankruptcy, there could be gaps between the money available to clean up mines, and the money needed to do it.
Pa. Environmental Quality Board adopts final rulemaking of Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative
The members of Pennsylvania’s Environmental Quality Board adopted the final-form rulemaking of the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative on Tuesday.
Ohio’s beginning farmer tax credit moves forward
The Ohio House passed House Bill 95, the Family Farm Regeneration Act, which authorizes tax credits to help beginning farmers get access to land and other resources, June 28. It goes to the Senate for consideration next.
