New Ohio Farm Bureau president believes Ohio agriculture well-positioned
With a strong farm economy and a good relationship to state leadership, Bill Patterson, the new president for Ohio Farm Bureau, believes Ohio agriculture is well-positioned for the future.
US natural gas consumption forecasted to drop in 2021 and 2022
Domestic natural gas consumption is going to continue to fall through 2021 and 2022, according to government forecasts. Though consumption in some sectors is expected to grow this year, overall natural gas use will likely drop, according to the U.S. Energy Information Administration’s April Short-Term Energy Outlook.
Scholarships to support future sheep farmers available
Ohio Sheep Improvement Association is sponsoring Dr. Jack Judy, Ralph H. Grimshaw and High Family Memorial Scholarships and OSIA LEAD Council Scholarships.
Troubled USDA food box program canceled
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Farmers to Families Food Box program launched last spring at the height of the pandemic with the best of intentions, but things went awry almost as soon as the program began. The program will end in May, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last week.
Arche Energy Project approved by Ohio Power Siting Board
The Arche Energy Project in Fulton County was approved by the Ohio Power Siting Board April 15. The 107-megawatt solar facility will be built on about 600 acres in Gorham Township.
UECU announces 2021 scholarship for utility and energy families
Utilities Employees Credit Union is offering a $3,000 student scholarship to families in the utility and energy industries.
PennAg scholarships available
PennAg is proud to once again sponsor scholarships, awarding funds to students of PennAg member families.
When to plant fruit and vegetable seeds outdoors
Find out when to start seeds outdoors for common garden fruit and vegetable varieties.
West Virginia’s only commercial bison farm goes all in on agritourism
Liz and Jimmie Riffle started Riffle Farms in 2017, expecting to sell high-quality red meat. But the novelty of raising buffalo in WV presented other opportunities.
West Virginia agritourism group forms to help farmers
The West Virginia Agritourism Association was formed earlier this year to help producers in the state capitalize on the unique opportunities West Virginia farms have to offer.
