Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 3, 2020
Catch up on local FFA news from Norwayne FFA, Muskingum FFA, West Holmes FFA and Fayetteville FFA.
Ohio grape growers get grants to expand
In Ohio, 14 grape growers will receive up to $3,000 per acre in grant money to create new or expand existing vineyards.
Ohio opens public shooting range in Delaware County
Ohio's largest public shooting range, located at Delaware Wildlife Area in northern Delaware County, will open Dec. 4.
Eisenhauers recognized by the Richland SWCD
Randy and Eileen Eisenhauer, of Eisenhauer Family Farm, were recognized as the Richland Soil and Water Conservation District Cooperator of the Year.
Pa. milk board to farmers: Don’t pay Dean Foods claims
About 100 Pennsylvania dairy farmers recently got letters telling them to repay a portion of milk check money paid by Dean before it declared bankruptcy.
Practicing resurrection: Clevelanders turn food waste into soil
Rust Belt Riders started with two people on bikes, picking up food waste to compost for community gardens and small farms, in 2014. The company now composts at a nearly 2-acre site in Independence, Ohio, collecting about 125 tons of food scraps per month and making its own soil blends to sell under its subsidiary, Tilth.
How to make a gingerbread house for beginners
Learn how to plan, bake, construct and decorate a simple gingerbread house from scratch.
$16 million allotted to Pennsylvania Farm Bill
Pennsylvania Farm Bill programs got $16 million from the 2020-21 Pennsylvania budget that Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law Nov. 23.
What we owe our livestock guardian dogs
What we owe the animals in our care is the ability to succeed, should they ever need to do it without us.
Scientist Linda Saif has been a trusted partner during pandemic
During the current outbreak, Linda Saif has been working with other Ohio State researchers on a test to detect antibodies in those who have had COVID-19.
