Labor a challenge for farms during COVID-19 crisis
Agriculture is considered essential business during COVID-19 closures, but farms may face challenges with the H-2A visa program and labor on the farm.
Austin Timmons — March 14, 2020
Austin Timmons found a 4-point whitetail antler shed, in Salem, Ohio on March 14, 2020.
Free online field trips, activities and resources for children
With schools closed and children stuck at home, here are some virtual learning resources from local farms, zoos and museums.
Hunters Sharing the Harvest celebrates record year of donations
Pennsylvania hunters donated a record 150,000 pounds of venison to Hunters Sharing the Harvest in 2018. That deer meat went to food banks throughout the state to feed families in need.
Letter to Ohio governor: remember importance of agriculture
A coalition of Ohio Agriculture groups reminded Gov. Mike DeWine of the importance of farming as his administration respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Make the soil your currency of choice, Idaho rancher says
Build soil health through managed grazing practices, and productivity will follow. Idaho rancher Glenn Elzinga spoke about his diversified livestock operation at the Western PA Grazing Conference.
Pa. governor orders all non-life-sustaining businesses to close
Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf ordered all non-life-sustaining businesses to close physical locations by 8 p.m. March 19 to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Cleveland school seeks agriculture opportunities for students
Students at East Technical High School, in Cleveland, are learning about agriculture through an agribusiness career and technical education program.
H2Ohio extends deadline to June
The deadline for farmers to apply for the H2Ohio program has been extended to June 2, in response to Gov. DeWine's orders regarding COVID-19.
Fishing opportunities in Erie County
Anglers interested in fishing Cold Creek in Erie County this year need to enter a special lottery drawing open now until March 31.
