Ohio volunteers honored for work with fairs
Five individuals and a group each received the Director’s Award for Innovation and Excellence from the Ohio Department of Agriculture for their ideas and actions to improve local fairs.
Still time to attend Ohio Maple Days (but hurry)
Ohio ranks 8th in the nation for maple syrup production. Here's a chance for producers to learn how to improve their production quality.
Virulent Newcastle disease infects commercial chicken flock
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service confirmed virulent Newcastle disease in a second commercial poultry flock in California.
Farmer sentiment declines, as concern over trade continues
Survey shows that farmers are still concerned about the lack of trade and it's impact on farm profitability.
Ohio’s prison farm closure more costly than first thought
A report from the Ohio Inspector General says that closing the new cattle and milking facilities actually cost taxpayers about $13 million, because of interest on state bonds.
Webinars help women in agriculture cope with stress
A new webinar series will help women in agriculture cope with stress.
Current named Ohio Fairs’ Queen
This year's Ohio Fairs' Queen hails from Champaign County, where she is active in her 4-H club and the county fair.
How to use spices to improve your health
Use these tips to work commonly used spices with proven health benefits into your diet.
Young Pa. couple builds horse logging business
Dehan Courtney, 33, and his wife, Rebecca, 30, of Mercer, Pa., run Logging with Horses and have a growing herd of Brabant draft horses.
Kasich Hall commemorates Ohio’s latest governor
The Ohio Expo Center and State Fair celebrated the re-naming of one of the newest buildings, named after Gov. John Kasich.
