Eisenhauers recognized by the Richland SWCD
Randy and Eileen Eisenhauer, of Eisenhauer Family Farm, were recognized as the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District Cooperator of the Year.
Pa. milk board to farmers: Don’t pay Dean Foods claims
About 100 Pennsylvania dairy farmers recently got letters telling them to repay a portion of milk check money paid by Dean before it declared bankruptcy.
Practicing resurrection: Clevelanders turn food waste into soil
Rust Belt Riders started with two people on bikes, picking up food waste to compost for community gardens and small farms, in 2014. The company now composts at a nearly 2-acre site in Independence, Ohio, collecting about 125 tons of food scraps per month and making its own soil blends to sell under its subsidiary, Tilth.
$16 million allotted to Pennsylvania Farm Bill
Pennsylvania Farm Bill programs got $16 million from the 2020-21 Pennsylvania budget that Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law Nov. 23.
Scientist Linda Saif has been a trusted partner during pandemic
During the current outbreak, Linda Saif has been working with other Ohio State researchers on a test to detect antibodies in those who have had COVID-19.
Ryder Beight — Oct. 30, 2020
Eight-year-old Ryder Beight shot his first 11-point buck at 70 yards, hunting with his dad, Owen Beight, in Columbiana County, Ohio, on Oct. 30, 2020.
Turkeys and solar power Bowman and Landes farm
What started with raising fresh turkeys for the holidays turned into a year-round operation making a variety of turkey products, powered by the sun.
Roundup of FFA news for Nov. 26, 2020
Catch up on local FFA news from Black River FFA, Buckeye FFA, Loudonville FFA, West Holmes FFA, Fayetteville FFA, Zane Trace FFA and River Valley FFA.
Mechling receives Cardinal Award from ODNR
Paul Mechling, a resident of Pierpont Township, was recently presented with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources Cardinal Award for conservation.
Pennsylvania hunters can donate deer
Hunters Sharing the Harvest coordinates the donation, processing and distribution of venison to Pennsylvanians facing food insecurity.
