Cover crop prevents weeds, protects soil, but it’s all in the timing
By flattening a cover crop, farmers don’t have to disturb the soil for a new crop. But timing is tricky.
Ohio meat packer recalls veal products for possible E. coli
WASHINGTON D.C. — Ohio Farms Packing Co. Ltd., Creston, Ohio, is recalling approximately 40,680 pounds of boneless veal products that may be contaminated with...
How to find work-life balance on the farm
A time-flow sheet, turning busyness into bonding and support from family and friends can help you find balance in work and life on the farm.
Amstutz family shares a collection full of history
Between Michael Amstutz and his mother, Arleen, they have collected over 700 recipe boxes, some of which have included more than just recipes. Recipe boxes reveal cultures, traditions, and glimpses into a family's history.
Roundup of 4-H news for March 2, 2017
The Mahoning County Goat Herders hosted a meeting Feb. 20 at 7 p.m. at O'Brock Farm.
Farm succession workshop set for March 30
The workshop is open to any farm group/family, and there is no registration fee, though attendees must preregister by March 27.
Taking control of back pain
Anti-inflammatory drugs and muscle relaxants can ease immediate pain, while physical therapy helps keep an episode from turning into a more chronic problem.
Register to be part of National Public Lands Day
The public is invited to join state and federal agencies, groups, and citizens across Appalachian Ohio in celebrating National Public Lands Day
Cover crops and eco farming workshops
Planting green is a new method of no-till where the next crop is planted into a living cover and terminated after the fact allowing for longer growth.
Pa. leads US in number of farms selling directly to consumers
More than 167,000 U.S. farms locally produced and sold food through direct marketing practices, resulting in $8.7 billion in revenue in 2015.
