Ohio’s beginning farmer tax credit moves forward
The Ohio House passed House Bill 95, the Family Farm Regeneration Act, which authorizes tax credits to help beginning farmers get access to land and other resources, June 28. It goes to the Senate for consideration next.
How to preserve an abundance of squash and zucchini
Preserving squash and zucchini can be tricky. Learn the best practices for canning, freezing and drying squash and zucchini.
Report: EPA approved toxic ‘forever chemicals’ for fracking in 2011
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approved chemicals that can break down into toxic “forever chemicals” to be used for fracking in 2011.
Hearing set for proposed 101 MW solar farm in Wood County
An in-person hearing is set at 6 p.m. Sept. 8 for a 101 megawatt solar farm planned for Wood County. It's one of five hearings set for this summer for 875 MW in proposed solar projects in Ohio.
Small farms have a large impact on Pa. agriculture
Small farms support billions of dollars worth of economic activity, help preserve farmland and add to the diversity of Pennsylvania's agriculture.
New bill would ban new CAFOs in Ohio’s Maumee River watershed
Two Toledo-area Democrats introduced a bill that would prohibit new concentrated animal feeding operations from being built in the Maumee River watershed unless certain water quality goals are met.
COVID impacting coffee farmers
COVID has diverted resources away from coffee management, closed borders and limited movement of migrant workers essential for coffee harvests.
Belmont County farm receives bicentennial honor
Neal and Barbara Caldwell received their bicentennial farm certification, honoring over 200 years their family has been part of Ohio's farming community.
USDA to review meat labeling
Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is launching a review of the "Product of the USA" label on meat.
Roundup of FFA news for July 8, 2021
Four members of the West Holmes FFA chapter attended summer camp session 2.0 at FFA Camp Muskingum June 21-23.
