Young farmer works to make small farm profitable
Caleb Swope direct markets eggs, firewood and produce from his small 12-acre farm. He believes using small property well is a good way for young farmers to get a start.
USDA estimates corn, soybean production way down in Ohio
Corn and soybean production in Ohio could be the worst in 11 years, according to U.S. Department of Agriculture estimates.
How to keep rodents from overwintering in your house, outbuilding or barn
Rodents don’t make good house guests whether they are inside or outside. Learn how to keep rodents out of your house, outbuildings and barns.
Apply for CME Beef Industry Scholarships
The National Cattlemen’s Foundation is now accepting applications for 2020-2021 beef industry scholarships sponsored by CME Group.
American Soybean Association seeks scholarship applicants
The American Soybean Association wants to honor an outstanding high school senior interested in pursuing agriculture by giving them a scholarship.
Lack of broadband widens gap between rural, urban areas
Farmers are told to share our stories, because the divide between people and where their food comes from is growing by the day. The internet is the quickest way to do that, because most of the people who need to hear our stories don’t live next door. But if we can’t get reliable access, how do we reach them?
Dairy farm exits likely to continue
In the past 12 months, 262 farms have ceased milk production in Ohio, and despite better prices, there will likely be more farm exits.
Rural students, teachers part of about 1 million Ohioans with limited broadband access
Broadband access is quickly becoming a necessity, but students and teachers in some rural areas still struggle to get reliable access.
More Pa. counties confirm equine encephalitis
Last month, Eastern Equine Encephalitis was confirmed in Erie, Carbon and Monroe counties, Pa. As of this week, Luzerne and Mercer counties have been added.
Roundup of 4-H news for Oct. 10, 2019
The Happy Harvesters 4-H Club held a meeting Sept. 8 at the First Lutheran Church of Strasburg.
