Thursday, July 16, 2026
maple syrup making

The new food safety law could mean new requirements for maple producers, but will depend on the size and scope of the operation.
New USDA website

New USDA website, Farmers.gov, will let farmers make appointments with USDA offices, file forms, and apply for USDA programs online.

Kris Swartz, Wood Soil and Water Conservation District supervisor, won the Olin Sims Conservation Leadership Award.
Shepler Family Farm

Jacob and Naomi Shepler dream of owning their own farm, but for now, renting six acres in their hometown of Ohioville, Pennsylvania, will have to do. See how they make it work.
chicken wings

Without good food safety practices before, during and after the game, Super Bowl revelers might end up sick. Follow these tips for food safety on game day.
west virginia

The U.S. Department of Agriculture is awarding 72 grants totaling $23.6 million through the Distance Learning and Telemedicine (DLT) Grant Program.
4-H-logo

The Mahoning County Goat Herders 4-H club met Jan. 15 at O'Brock Farm in North Benton.
FFA logo

Five Black River FFA members participated in the chapters annual Chili Cookoff.
forest

The Ohio Department of Natural Resources is hosting several family-friendly winter hikes and naturalist activities in February.
Pennsylvania hemp

Pennsylvania expands their hemp research program in 2018 as they plan for a processing plant and set the stage to be No. 1 in U.S. hemp production.