How to communicate the value of local food to customers
Farmers can communicate the true value of local food through conversations, samples, in-store signage, newsletters, menus, blogs and vlogs, and agritourism.
Farmers question whether Kasich’s executive order is practical
A state legislative committee heard additional testimony this week, on the governor's distressed watershed order.
Dairy exodus: Ohio has lost 172 dairy farms in 12 months
Too many years of poor milk prices and unpredictable markets for milk, cull cows, breeding stock, and feed have taken their toll, and more dairy farm families are agonizing over their future as milk producers.
Roundup of gardening news for Oct. 4, 2018
Catch up on local gardening news in Geauga County, Knox County, Mahoning County and Richland County in Ohio and Beaver County, Pennsylvania.
Finalists named for the Pa. Leopold Conservation Award
Four finalists have been selected for the 2018 Pennsylvania Leopold Conservation Award, given in honor of renowned conservationist Aldo Leopold.
Guggisberg Cheese wins championship
Guggisberg Cheese, Charm, Ohio, won the 2018 statewide grand champion Swiss cheesemaker title.
Roundup of FFA news for Oct. 4, 2018
Catch up on local FFA news from Crestview FFA, West Holmes FFA, Fayetteville FFA and Northwestern FFA.
High school seniors invited to open house
Penn State's Department of Animal Science is inviting high school seniors to a prospective student open house Oct. 19 at the University Park campus.
College students: Protect your identity from scammers
College students can be easy targets for scam artists and identity thieves. Here are some tips to protect against scammers.
Host farms, students urged to explore Pa. internship
The application period for the 2019 Pennsylvania on-farm internship is now available for undergraduate students and host farms.
