Public hearings set for solar farms in Erie, Hardin counties
The Ohio Power Siting Board is holding two virtual public hearings in July for proposed solar farms in Erie and Hardin counties. The projects would cover just under 2,500 acres, combined.
Ohio coal research project gets funding, looking for local feedback
A research project to document how eastern Ohio has been shaped by changes in the coal industry was awarded a $35,000 grant from the Sustainability Institute at Ohio State University. The project team wants to talk to people from Belmont, Coshocton and Noble counties who were impacted by the coal industry.
Ohio, Pa. farms and businesses get USDA grants to install solar
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Rural Development is giving nearly $300,000 in grants to farm and businesses in Ohio and Pennsylvania to install solar, conduct energy assessments or make other energy efficiency upgrades.
Ohio State launches bid to replace small ruminant specialist
Ohio State University is replacing a long-vacant extension and research position to support small ruminant industries. The university is seeking an assistant professor of small ruminant production and management, replacing an extension specialist position that has been vacant for several years.
Ohio Ag Council inducts four into hall of fame
The Ohio Agricultural Council will induct four Ohioans into the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame, Aug. 6.
The council will induct Monte Anderson, of Wilmington, Randy Brown, of Nevada, Tim Corcoran, of Chillicothe, and Keith Stimpert, of Worthington. The four inductees will join 237 prior recipients named since the program was incepted in 1966.
Perch daily limit reduced to 10 in Lake Erie central basin
A declining population of Lake Erie yellow perch in the central basin has prompted a reduction in the daily limit to 10 from Huron to Fairport Harbor.
Sometimes overlooked, white bass fun to catch
White bass are fun to catch and good to eat. Learn more about white bass fishing opportunities in Ohio.
Transparency to public, conservation are key at MVP Dairy
The McCarty and VanTilburg families partnered together on MVP Dairy, in Celina, Ohio. In addition to its focus on conservation, the dairy invites the public to visit and learn about what it is doing through its learning center.
Circle trap works to destroy spotted lanternflies
A Penn State Extension educator believes the circle trap, a funnel-style device that wraps around a tree trunk, is effective against the spotted lanternfly.
Roundup of 4-H news for April 22, 2021
Granny's Kids 4-H club met April 11, in Chagrin Falls.
