Penn State Beaver campus gets $50,000 to launch hub
Penn State University recently announced four new seed grants, each valued at $50,000, designed to bolster entrepreneurship and economic development.
Roundup of FFA news for Feb. 22, 2018
Catch up on FFA news from your local chapters — Urbana FFA, Black River FFA, Crestview FFA, Southeast FFA, Lorain County JVS FFA and Zane Trace FFA.
Author of The Fracking Debate to speak March 1
Daniel Raimi, author of The Fracking Debate: the Risks, Benefits, and Uncertainties of the Shale Revolution, will give a presentation at Penn State March 1.
Ginseng hunters reminded to note March deadline
American ginseng hunters are being reminded that uncertified root may not be possessed after March 31 without a weight receipt.
Pa. farmland preservation reaches $1 billion milestone
The Pennsylvania farmland preservation marked a milestone in the history of the nation-leading program, committing more than $1 billion since 1988.
Morgan, Guernsey counties offer conservation enhancement funding
Individuals interested in applying for the Conservation Enhancement and Outreach Project should make an appointment with a local NRCS conservationist.
OEFFA recognizes members for stewardship, service
Over 1,000 farmers and local food advocates came together for the 39th annual Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association conference Feb. 16-17 in Dayton.
Pasture recovery following flooding
Flood recovery can be a daunting task, so there are things to consider before allowing livestock into previously flooded pastures.
Locals lead at Championship Tractor Pull
Pullers from Ohio and Pennsylvania were among the top finishers at the 50th Championship Tractor Pull in Louisville, Kentucky.
Second Michigan farm confirmed with bovine tuberculosis
A trace investigation from a bovine tuberculosis (TB) infected herd in Ottawa County, Mich., has led to the identification of a bovine TB positive roping cattle herd in Kalamazoo County, Michigan. An Indiana herd is also linked to the outbreak.
