Knowing who knows: Beginning farmers need a strong network
Some would call farmers the ultimate jacks — or jills — of all trades. But when it comes to farming, it’s not just about what you know — it’s who you know, and what they know.
Roundup of FFA news for June 3, 2021
The Mid-Ohio Lamb Classic was at the Holmes County Fair May 22, and 17 members of the West Holmes FFA chapter helped run the event.
Roundup of gardening news for June 3, 2021
Catch up on local gardening events in Mahoning and Summit counties in Ohio.
Bill to give local control over renewables projects passes Ohio Senate
A bill that would allow for local say in the approval process for utility-scale wind and solar projects passed the Ohio Senate. Senate Bill 52 passed the Senate Energy and Public Utilities committee in the morning, June 2, and passed the full Senate later that day.
Pa. DEP fines drilling company $175,000 for violations in Allegheny County
The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection fined Olympus Energy $175,000 for erosion and sedimentation violations at an Allegheny County well pad.
Majority of local zoning codes in Pa. lack guidance on solar
Solar growth is outpacing any other type of new energy generation source in Pennsylvania, but local governments may not be prepared to handle these new projects. A review of the state’s local zoning ordinances found that 87% of zoning codes provide no guidance on solar developments.
Pa. electric bills are going up for the summer
The Pennsylvania Public Utility Commission reminded electric customers that all of the state’s electric distribution companies increase prices on June 1 for non-shopping customers. The price jumps range from 2% to 30%.
How to avoid common problems growing vegetables in containers
There are common pitfalls gardeners encounter when using containers to grow vegetables. Learn more about common mistakes and try to avoid them this summer.
The Hidden Acres balances self-sufficiency with community
The Hidden Acres, Zach and Kristin Herzberger’s farm, is all about using what they have, and making the farm as self-sufficient as possible.
Clark County student is 2021 Ohio fairs queen
The Ohio Fair Managers are announcing that Mozie van Raaij, of South Charleston, Ohio, is the 2021 Ohio Fairs' Queen.
