Ohio governor gives nearly $5M to desperate food banks
Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order April 10 giving $4.97 million in emergency funding to the Ohio Association of Foodbanks through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
Bird flu found in South Carolina turkey flock
The USDA's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service has confirmed the presence of H7N3 avian influenza in a commercial turkey flock in South Carolina.
Scholarship for Geauga County high school grad, majoring in education
The Omega Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma is offering a grant-in-aid to a female student who is entering her junior or senior year in college.
Coronavirus hampers spotted lanternfly education
Educating the public on the spotted lanternfly is urgent in Ohio, however, isolation orders because of COVID-19 are halting those efforts.
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.
