New wind farm becomes operational in Hardin, Logan counties
A new 250 MW wind farm is up and running in Hardin and Logan counties in Ohio. RWE Renewables announced June 2 its Scioto Ridge Wind Farm started commercial operation. The project includes 75 turbines.
Beginning farmers and burnout: Knowing when to say when
Half of all new businesses will fail by their fifth year, and that includes farms. How do beginning farmers decide when to take a step back from the industry they love.
Discrimination adds a layer to beginning farmers’ challenges
It's not easy to be a beginning farmer. But for Black farmers and others who face discrimination, past and present injustices add another layer of challenges.
Ohio state parks now resume full operations
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced June 2 that all of Ohio's state parks and watercraft facilities are now fully open for the public.
Roundup of 4-H news for June 10, 2021
Catch up on local 4-H news from Green Valley 4-H club and Happy Harvesters 4-H club.
Ohioans can fish for free June 19-20
The free fishing weekend for Ohio residents is set for June 19 and 20.
Roundup of FFA news for June 10, 2021
Catch up on local FFA news from United FFA, West Holmes FFA, Northwestern-Wayne FFA and Hillsdale FFA.
Roundup of gardening news for June 10, 2021
A free lecture "The Fascinating World of Tropical Succulents" is set for 5 p.m. June 16, at Fellows Riverside Gardens, 123 McKinley Ave., Youngstown.
Craft a charcuterie board
Those interested in learning how to create a charcuterie board are invited to take part in a Penn State Extension webinar planned for 6-7 p.m. June 30.
Restraining order filed against Clermont County farm for manure leak
The Ohio Attorney General filed for a temporary restraining order against the owner of Clermont County dairy farm after a massive manure leak polluted a nearby stream.
