Is it time to plant your garden?
Few gardeners check the soil temperature before planting, yet it is probably the most important factor affecting seed germination and plant growth.
Ohio’s youth hunters checked 1,843 wild turkeys
Ohio's young hunters checked 1,843 wild turkeys during the 2020 two-day spring youth season, April 18 and 19.
Roundup of 4-H news for May 7, 2020
Catch up on 4-H news from Village Varieties 4-H club, Granny's Kids 4-H club and Loudonville Boys and Girls 4-H club.
Ohio’s thoroughbred horse racing running on empty
About 800 thoroughbred horses are stuck in limbo at Mahoning Valley Race Course until Gov. Mike DeWine allows horse racing to continue.
Farmers lend a helping hand to communities in need
Farmers in Ohio and Pennsylvania are donating meat, milk and time to families in need that were impacted by COVID-19.
Under 200 applied to grow hemp in Ohio; industry not surprised
Despite the enthusiasm for the legalization of hemp, Ohio Department of Agriculture received 198 applications for hemp cultivation for the 2020 growing season.
Marion County Fair cancels due to COVID-19 concerns
The 2020 Marion County Fair has been canceled, due to public health concerns related to COVID-19. The fair is still planning to hold shows for junior fair exhibitors and will be working with its local Ohio State Extension office to organize those.
Zane Trace FFA members participate in competition to to eliminate hunger and food insecurity
Freshmen Zane Trace FFA members Macy Long, Grace Jenkins and Madeline Marlo recently participated in the Ohio Youth Institute of the World Food Prize.
Roundup of 4-H news for April 30, 2020
The Mahoning County Junior Fair board had a virtual meeting on April 23. The 2020 officers were elected prior to the meeting using an online ballot.
Chatham University creates Pa. farm directory
The Center for Regional Agriculture, Food and Transformation directory is aimed at helping people navigate local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
