Vermicomposting: How to turn waste into compost over winter
Vermicomposting is an effective way to manage food waste over winter, plus it creates plenty of dark, rich compost to start seeds in spring.
Pork suppliers should limit expansion plans
The pork industry has largely overcome the impacts of the 2014 PED virus but industry producers should limit their plans for expansion.
Region’s oil and gas drilling activity slows, as oil prices stay low
Shale permits plummet in Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia.
State attorneys say CAUV suit in wrong court, want it dismissed
State argues sovereign immunity in case against Ohio Department of Taxation.
Not your average farmers market: Pickwick Place connects consumers with agriculture
Pickwick Place is a place to support local producers and learn about where your food comes from. It features three entities: Pickwick Place Market, a farmer’s market; The Loft, an event center and reception hall; and Acres of Adventure, a hands-on activity center.
October is apple month (Infographic)
Apples are grown in all 50 states, and there are about 100 varieties of apples grown in the U.S. today.
A roundup of FFA news for the week of Oct. 8, 2015
News from the Black River FFA Forestry Team from Sullivan, Ohio, and the Northwestern FFA from West Salem, Ohio.
Historic gift supports WVU’s agriculture, forestry programs
Potomac State College of West Virginia University’s Agriculture and Forestry Programs receives a historic gift to help launch educational courses in sustainable agriculture.
Trans-Pacific Partnership could boost ag trade
Trade deal with Asia-Pacific countries could help boost U.S. ag exports.
Certified Hereford Beef brand continues to grow
Certified Hereford Beef, LLC experienced a record year of growth during fiscal year 2015 and is expected to move forward with growing cattle numbers and increased value in Hereford cattle.
