Pa. invests $5.1M to preserve 30 farms
Pennsylvania recently safeguarded 2,305 acres on 30 farms in 19 counties, investing more than $5.1 million through its Farmland Preservation Program.
Banded eagle released after injuries treated
A 28-year-old female bald eagle that suffered injuries to her foot and eye received medical care and was released in Marion County, June 18.
Apply for controlled hunting opportunities
Hunters may apply beginning July 8 for controlled hunting opportunities available on Ohio's public lands during the 2021-22 season.
Rohr focuses on whole meat supply chain with Honeytown Meats
Logan Rohr, a farmer in Wooster, Ohio, founded Honeytown Meats to make his farm's meat more accessible and keep some of it closer to home through online sales. The Rohr family also recently bought 3-D Meats, a custom processor and retail store in Dalton. Now, they’ve got the whole supply chain pretty much covered — from raising the livestock to sending the meat home with customers.
Ohio’s next budget to include broadband, water quality funding
The Ohio legislature agreed on the state’s next biennial budget late June 28. The final version of the budget includes funding for broadband expansion and for the H2Ohio water quality initiative for the next two years, among other things.
‘Responsibly sourced’ gas the hot new thing in Appalachian basin
Responsibly sourced natural gas is the latest attempt for oil and gas companies to show they are environmentally responsible and socially conscious, but there’s some debate as to whether it’s a green victory or it’s greenwashing.
200-MW wind farm rejected by Ohio Power Siting Board
In a rare move, the Ohio Power Siting Board denied Republic Wind's application to build a 200 megawatt wind farm in Seneca and Sandusky counties. Community activists celebrated the rejection, while the developer, Apex Clean Energy, cried foul.
Pa. celebrates 1,000 electric vehicle chargers installed
Driving PA Forward-funded chargers have been installed by companies, organizations and residential complexes at more than 300 locations in 39 counties. More than half the chargers were installed at public places.
Farm groups commend Senate passage of Growing Climate Solutions Act
The U.S. Senate recently passed the Growing Climate Solutions Act. Several farm groups applauded the Senate’s decision in recent statements.
Public hearing set for Hardin Solar farm on July 13
An in-person hearing is set for a 300 MW solar farm planned for Hardin County. The hearing for Hardin Solar Energy III is scheduled for 6 p.m. July 13 at Kenton High School, 200 Harding Avenue, Kenton, Ohio 43326.
