Farmers markets adjust to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines
While farmers markets are included under essential businesses in Ohio and life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania, market coordinators are still concerned about safety for vendors and customers, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Children can get an inside look at dairy farming
Discover Dairy has launched a virtual learning library for elementary and middle school teachers and students.
Are there fairies in your garden?
Fairy gardens can be constructed in just about any container and make an enchanting addition to a home landscape, patio or child's bedroom.
Don’t top trees, you’re basically killing them
Topping a tree is a drastic step that ultimately endangers a tree's life. Find out why.
Managing lanternfly egg hatch
The hatch of spotted lanternfly egg masses likely will begin in mid- to late-April in southern Pennsylvania counties, with northern counties to follow.
Back to local
The COVID-19 crisis seems to be pushing people away from grocery stores chains and back to local food sources, like farmers markets and on-farm stores.
Ohio State Extension cancels 4-H events, camps
Ohio State University Extension is canceling all 4-H events, activities and programs through July 6, and all 4-H camps through Aug. 31, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Kirk Bloir, Ohio's 4-H assistant director told 4-H members and volunteers in an email today.
Budget challenges could reduce H2Ohio funding for farmers
Between unexpectedly high sign-up numbers, and COVID-19-related budget issues, it appears the H2Ohio funding set aside for farmers this year could shrink.
Farmers prep for spring planting amid COVID-19 market impacts
This spring is far from a normal planting season. While farming is considered essential business amid COVID-19 shut downs, the global pandemic has had a dramatic effect on agriculture. But with spring planting slated to begin in the next few weeks in Ohio, most farmers expect to proceed with their planting as planned.
USDA cuts red tape for Ohio food banks
Ohio food banks got some needed relief after the U.S. Department of Agriculture approved a waiver that will protect staff, volunteers and clients.
