Veteran farmers in Pennsylvania receive nearly $100,000 in grants
The grants funded projects for various business needs, ranging from food safety and biosecurity planning to equipment, marketing or working capital.
Ohio Farm Bureau YAP members win big at national convention
Stacie Anderson, of Wood County, won the Excellence in Agriculture Award, and Mike Hannewald, of Lucas County, won the Discussion Meet.
Training in meat processing provides opportunities for incarcerated adults
The Pickaway Correctional Institution's Meat Processing Career Center is providing training and job skills for around 65 incarcerated men.
Ohio Dept. of Ag introduces beginning farmer tax credit
The Beginning Farmer Tax Credit is now available to those who've recently entered the field and those who help beginning farmers.
MAPS welcomes largest aircraft in its history
The new year brings one of the biggest physical loans to the MAPS Air Museum: a C-130H Hercules Air Force combat cargo aircraft.
Survey: Pennsylvania organic sales see staggering growth
Organic sales in Pennsylvania grew 48% in two years, according to a recent U.S. Department of Agriculture survey.
Roundup of FFA news for Jan. 12, 2023
Northwestern FFA participated in the State Parliamentary Procedure CDE at Delaware Area Career Center, Dec. 17.
Ohio University to transfer Dysart Woods to Captina Conservancy
After 60 years of stewardship, Ohio University reached an agreement to transfer the Dysart Woods property in Belmont County to Captina Conservancy.
2023 Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture revealed
This year’s Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture depicts several generations of a dairy farming family.
Winter birding opportunities abound
Ohio wildlife areas feature diverse habitats and are open to the public year-round. These areas offer excellent places to view winter birds.
