Friday, June 19, 2026
Penn State logo

An online event will highlight Penn State programming during the 2021 Pennsylvania Farm Show, which will be held virtually Jan. 9-16.
Frank Burkett, Adam Sharp

In an effort to diversify its revenue stream, Ohio Farm Bureau recently purchased the ag newspaper Ohio’s Country Journal and radio network Ohio Ag Net.
Jacob sheep

Just as environment and expectations are key for livestock guardian dog training, Tarma Shena says these aspects are crucial for livestock selection, too.
compost

Learn to perfect the recipe for your compost before you get started to maximize nutrients and optimize the rate at which organic material is broken down.
A bowl of food with rice, vegetables and protein.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health & Human Services released the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans Dec. 29. These guidelines will be the basis for national health objectives, food assistance and meal programs and nutrition education efforts until the next edition of the guidelines comes out in 2025.
chickadee

A group of birdwatchers made a little local history, doing the Christmas bird count in a circle based in Canton for the first time in 70 years.
A woman stands in a greenhouse holding a baby.

This year has been a mixed bag for farmers. A global pandemic brought challenges with processing and logistics, in addition to health concerns. That same pandemic shifted focus back to local food, as larger systems struggled. It’s been a year of adapting, adjusting plans and solving problems on the fly. Some have struggled. Others have seen their businesses boom.
winter bird

Birds and bird watching opportunities flourish during the winter on Ohio Division of Wildlife properties.
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Catch up on local FFA news from Waterford FFA and West Holmes FFA.
fish fossils

Gov. Mike DeWine signed Ohio Senate Bill No. 123 into law, officially designating the fossil fish species Dunkleosteus terrelli as the fossil fish of Ohio.