Ohio AgriPOWER pushed me to try new things
Reporter Chris Kick shares his experience as a participant in the most recent class of Ohio AgriPOWER.
How to build a grow light system for starting seeds indoors
Building a simple A-frame grow light system for starting seeds indoors takes a trip to your local home improvement store and a few hours time.
Ohio Beef Expo highlights the industry’s best
The Ohio Beef Expo was held March 18-20 in Columbus.
Around the web this week: March 20
From the arrival of eaglets in Washington, D.C. to programmable produce, here are seven news stories from around the web this week.
5 stories farmers read this week: March 19, 2016
This week’s most popular web stories include the Columbiana County Fair’s new grandstand donor, tips for writing a farm business plan, a look into miscanthus’ potential and two farm family features: one for beef cattle and another for maple sugar production.
OFBF leaders didn’t hold back when it came to discussing concerns
Ohio Farm Bureau leaders let Congress know that trade, GMO labeling and the budget are concerns.
Ohio Holstein Association honors Glenn Sageser, Catherine Ramsey
The Ohio Holstein Association presented its Distinguished Service Award to Glenn Sageser, longtime field rep for Holstein Association USA. The Ohio Holstein Woman of the Year was Catherine Ramsey, Paradise Valley Farms, Louisville, Ohio.
Trench composting: Feed the soil with farm waste
Farmers with an abundance of manure, animal bedding and plant material to dispose of can use trench composting to create a high-volume of rich organic matter for fields and gardens.
Is solar energy right for your farm? Online resources help you find out
A growing number of farms in Ohio and neighboring states are turning to solar energy to meet some of their electricity needs.
Your guide to spring cleaning: A household checklist and tips
In the coming months, homeowners and renters will scrub walls, clean out closets, organize pantries and tidy up their living spaces, all in the name of spring cleaning.
