Beginning farmers can apply for $10,000 grant from Horizon Farm Credit
This year, up to 15 grants will be awarded through Horizon Farm Credit's JumpStart program.
Ohio Pork Council presents top awards at 2025 Pork Congress
The Ohio pork Council recognized outstanding contributors to the state’s pork industry at the Ohio Pork Congress, held on Feb. 4 and 5 in Lima, Ohio.
Roundup of FFA news for Feb. 20, 2025
Catch up on local FFA news from West Holmes FFA, Norwayne FFA and Northwestern Wayne FFA.
Students go ham for hands-on learning
Cardington-Lincoln High School’s FFA-led pig farrowing project gives students hands-on experience in animal care with real-world lessons.
West Virginia receives Class VI well primacy
U.S Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin approved West Virginia's application for Class VI well primacy on Feb. 18.
Ohio farmers can apply for $10 million in drought relief now
Farmers in 28 counties in southeastern Ohio can apply for state drought relief funding from the Ohio Department of Agriculture now through April 1
ACEnet helps farm, food businesses get off to a good start in southeastern Ohio
The Appalachian Center for Economic Networks helped a dozen farm and food businesses found new businesses in 2024 with support from federal and state grants.
Fair starter scholarship available from Deerfield Ag Services
Deerfield Ag Services is accepting applications for the 2025 Fair Funding Starter Scholarship through March 31.
Ohio pork producers discuss worst-case scenarios from emerging diseases like HPAI
Biosecurity is critical in preventing the spread of disease, but veterinarians at Ohio's Swine Health Symposium also cautioned farmers to prepare for the depopulation of animals, just in case.
Pa. Gov. Shapiro sues Trump administration over federal funding freeze
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro filed a lawsuit against the Trump Administration on Feb. 13 for its nationwide freeze on federal funds, calling it "unconstitutional."
