How to safely operate a wood burner
If you're going to heat your home with wood, you should learn how to operate and maintain a wood burner to keep it safe and efficient for many years.
Samantha Pierwsza — Sept. 22, 2020
Samantha Pierwsza took down a 9-point buck near West Deer, Pennsylvania on Sept. 22, 2020.
Autumn Pierwsza — Sept. 19, 2020
Autumn Pierwsza took down an 8-point buck near West Deer, Pennsylvania on Sept. 19, 2020.
Farm bureaus hold meetings, give awards
The Lake County, Ashtabula County, Trumbull County and Geauga County farm bureaus recently held annual meetings and handed out awards.
A look into the multi-million-dollar steelhead fishing industry in Ohio and Pa.
Anglers are not the only ones hoping for a "rain event" that will lure steelheads upstream. Steelhead fishing supports many businesses in Ohio and Pa.
Ohio farmer marks first successful hemp harvest
Julie Doran, of Westerville, Ohio, wrapped up her first hemp harvest. She had a successful growing season, but rules around THC testing still present challenges for Doran and other hemp farmers.
Meat processors face uphill battle to meet demand
While it may not be pretty, meat processing is arguably the most important part of the whole local food system.
PSU Extension Butcher School fills gap in workforce training
Labor shortages is a big issue butchers run into when trying to expand or even just run their businesses. Penn State Extension is trying to fix that.
Types of inspection for meat processors
Here are the four basic types of inspection a meat or poultry plant can operate under and what that means to you.
Roundup of FFA news for Oct. 15, 2020
Catch up on local FFA news from Fayetteville FFA, Warren FFA, Utica FFA, West Holmes FFA and Northwestern FFA.
