Cosby appointed to lead NRCS
Terry Cosby, Ohio state conservationist and acting chief of the Natural Resources Conservation Service has been appointed to serve as chief of the NRCS.
Challenges for new farmers are rooted in history
Today, the world looks very different than it did in the early 1900s. And yet, some of the same obstacles to farming remain: capital and land access, knowledge, discrimination. In some cases, they’ve gotten worse. Getting into farming, especially as a first generation farmer, is complicated.
Roundup of gardening news for May 20, 2021
The Belmont County Master Gardeners will once again be hosting their free Plant Swap event at the Belmont County Fairgrounds, June 15.
Fish Ohio program: Find your favorite fishing spot
The Fish Ohio program recognizes noteworthy catches of 25 different species at inland lakes and reservoirs, Lake Erie, the Ohio River and other waterways.
Farm transitions are as much about families as about farms
Farm transitions are one way that new farmers get into agriculture. But with family, money and changes in who is taking on leadership roles involved, transitions aren't easy.
Roundup of FFA news for May 20, 2021
Catch up on local FFA news from Miami Trace Great Oaks FFA, Loudonville FFA, Black River FFA, United FFA and Edon FFA.
Roundup of 4-H news for May 20, 2021
Catch up on local 4-H news from Happy Harvesters 4-H club and Breeders and Feeders 4-H club.
Spring turkey hunters take 3,875 turkeys in first weekend
A Saturday opening day and weekend start to Ohio's spring wild turkey hunting season resulted in 3,875 birds taken by hunters April 24-25.
Cattlemen youth celebrate BEST season at awards banquet
The annual Ohio Cattlemen's Association BEST awards banquet was May 1, at the Ohio State Fairgrounds, in Columbus.
Geauga Park District open for fishing this spring
Geauga Park District has several fishing spots across 11 of its properties and they are now open for spring fishing.
