Roundup of FFA news for Oct. 17, 2019
Catch up on local FFA news from West Holmes FFA, Utica FFA, River Valley FFA, Lorain County JVS FFA and Fayetteville FFA.
Disaster relief available for farmers in Ohio, Pa. and W.Va.
Farmers in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia may be eligible for federal disaster relief.
LTTE: Pay cable companies to extend internet
A Farm and Dairy reader shares his thoughts on government-funded initiatives to bring better internet to rural areas.
Roundup of gardening news for Oct. 17, 2019
Master gardener volunteer Dick Coin is holding a program on fermentation from 9:30-11:30 a.m. Oct. 26 at the Geauga County OSU Extension Office.
DEP reaches settlement on wells
The Pennsylvania DEP has issued a Consent Order and Agreement with CNX Gas Company for well plugging violations in four southwestern Pennsylvania counties.
Soil health at risk on fallow fields
With so many Ohio fields left unplanted this year, farmers should consider the risks to next year's crops, soil experts from Ohio State University warn.
W. Va. hunters can help feed their communities by donating deer
The Mountaineer Food Bank is encouraging hunters to combine their love of the outdoors with the Hunters Helping the Hungry program.
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.
