Hershey farm Christmas display: a family tradition for over 25 years
F.H.J. Farms/Hershey Family Christmas Display, in Wooster, Ohio, includes over 30 different Christmas-themed displays this year, with 90 percent of them being handmade by the Hershey family members. The display is located at 10426 W. Smithville Western Road, and will run through Jan. 1, every night from 5:30-10:30 p.m.
What’s in a word? The language of food labels
Learning the language of food labels helps customers make purchasing decisions and allows farmers to communicate about their products.
US fights EU unfair beef practices
Obama administration takes first steps toward reinstating trade action against EU in response to EU practices against U.S. beef.
Trump factor could affect grain market outlook
Grain farmers face another year of tight margins, but there are some wildcards that could make a difference.
Kohler family keeps Guernsey tradition alive
The Guernsey breed is a mainstay at the Kohler family farm in Fairfield County, and the herd has been recognized at the national level.
Apply for Western Lake Erie Basin funds
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Natural Resources Conservation Service is accepting applications until Jan. 20 for funding through the Tri-State Western Lake Erie Basin Phosphorus Reduction Initiative.
Penn State’s first online beef sale is a success
Penn State University's Department of Animal Science grossed $62,350 on 15 live lots and three embryo lots in its first inline production sale.
Pa. increases county drought warnings
DEP encourages residents in these counties to voluntarily reduce their water use by 10-15 percent.
Ohio’s 4R certification expands
Effective Jan. 1, all Ohio-based agricultural retailers and nutrient service providers will be able to participate in the water quality effort.
Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 22, 2016
Catch up on local Future Farmer's of America news for the week of December 22, 2016.
