Roundup of 4-H news for Aug. 13, 2020
The Goshen Good Growers 4-H group had its first face-to-face meeting since March at the Canfield fairgrounds July 7.
Pandemic exposes rural broadband access challenges
With the COVID-19 pandemic still in progress, schools are planning both in-person and remote options for learning this year. For those in areas with less internet access, remote learning presents particular challenges.
How to make a fluorescent bulb glow under transmission power lines
Learn how to use the induced alternating magnetic field around high-voltage transmission power lines to make a fluorescent tube bulb glow.
Ag Progress Days online expo features live webinars, virtual tours, education
Penn State’s 2020 Ag Progress Days will be virtual, but will still provide educational activities, research tours and commercial interactions.
Much out of little: Ashland SWCD thinks outside of the box to grow programs
The Ashland Soil and Water Conservation District, one of the lowest-funded in the state, was named the 2020 Soil & Water District of the Year.
A dairyman, remembered
Doug Dye was a glass half full kind of guy. The only thing he loved more than his cows was his family.
Federal funds available to combat chronic wasting
The USDA is offering up to $3.5M for state and tribal governments to help combat chronic wasting disease in farmed and wild deer and elk populations.
Roundup of 4-H news for Aug. 6, 2020
The Mahoning County Junior Fair Board met at the Canfield Fairgrounds July 23.
USDA seeks comment on ear tags by Oct. 5
The USDA is seeking comment on a proposal where APHIS would only approve Radio Frequency Identification as the official ear tag under specific conditions.
Roundup of gardening news for Aug. 6, 2020
Catch up on local gardening news and events in Lawrence County, Pennsylvania and Stark County, Ohio.
