Roundup of gardening news for March 19, 2020
The Penn State master gardeners of Lawrence County are holding its spring symposium April 18 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
What is causing beech leaf disease?
The symptoms of beech leaf disease are plain to see, but opinions differed on the cause. Now, researchers may be one step closer to finding an answer.
Roundup of FFA news for March 19, 2020
Catch up on local FFA news from Hillsdale FFA and Ohio FFA.
Roundup of 4-H news for March 19, 2020
Members of Western Reserve Rangers 4-H Club met March 1 to sew pillowcases.
New House agriculture labor bill introduced
With the Farm Workforce Modernization Act still sitting in a U.S. Senate committee, House representatives introduced a new farm labor bill March 4.
Pa. Governor: agriculture is an essential business
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture put out guidance for how agricultural businesses can stay open while slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Extension and 4-H events, meetings on hold in Ohio and Pennsylvania
Across Pennsylvania and Ohio, 4-H and extension activities are on hold to hopefully slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
How states are testing for COVID-19
Since the COVID-19 virus was found in Ohio and Pennsylvania in early March, the situation has evolved rapidly. Many states are testing for the virus.
Livestock auctions impacted by coronavirus measures
To combat the spread of COVID-19, Ohio Farm Bureau Federation is recommending farmers not stick around after unloading livestock at auction facilities.
Future of Stark Parks in voters’ hands
Voters will soon decide the fate of funding for Stark Parks. The county farm bureau came out against a levy to maintain funding for the parks.
