Ohio receives Golden Smokey Award for wildfire prevention
Since 1957, the USDA Forest Service has awarded the Golden Smokey Award for outstanding service in wildfire prevention at the national level.
Nominations open for Rural Spirit Awards
Nominate someone you know for the Rural Spirit Awards in one of three categories — economic development, community service and next generation.
4-H is in her blood
Natalee Blackford, of Ashland, wraps up her 4-H career as Ohio Teen Leadership Council president, 2017 4-H Teen of the Year and 2016 4-H Teen Hall of Fame inductee.
Fair board director shares love and grit of the job
This Trumbull County fair board director has been at it 30 years and says working with the youth is the best part.
Replaced commission members would have voted against Kasich’s order
Both outgoing members of the Ohio Soil and Water Conservation Commission would have voted against Gov. Kasich's executive order, if given the chance.
Five records set at 2018 Carroll County Fair market livestock sale
The 2018 Carroll County Fair market livestock and still project sale totaled $436,550.30. Five records were set, including the grand champion hog, which sold for $40 a pound.
Family Farm Field Day draws 4,000 to Baltic
Farmers and growers learned about new ways to be more efficient at this year's Family Farm Field Day.
Farmers and fertilizer reps study nutrient management
Farmers and fertilizer reps held the 4R Technology field day to review the latest in nutrient management science and equipment.
Columbiana County Ag Hall of Fame to enshrine Hawkins, Liggetts
The Columbiana County Agriculture Hall of Fame will induct Dwain A. Hawkins, of Unity Township; and brothers Dr. John Liggett, of Perry Township; and Dr. Thomas W. Liggett, of Center Township during the Columbiana County Fair in Lisbon, Ohio, July 31.
Ashtabula County updates local food guide
The Ashtabula County Local Foods Guide has been updated to showcase food and products grown and produced in Ashtabula County.





















