Seeking alternatives for reducing bacteria in fresh produce
Nearly half of foodborne illnesses in the U.S. from 1998 through 2008 have been attributed to contaminated fresh produce.
From tea bags to Miatas, bioplastics on the rise
Bioplastics are made wholly or in part from renewable biomass sources such as sugarcane and corn, or from the digest of microbes such as yeast.
Experiments and education: Stacy Farm finds strength in family and community
For the past two decades, the Stacy Family Farm has been both a family and a community affair.
Forest supervisor extends closure order for sites
NELSONVILLE, Ohio – To enhance public safety and help prevent the spread of white-nose syndrome (WNS) among bats, Wayne National Forest Supervisor Tony Scardina...
Brown Swiss breeders plan convention
The Pennsylvania Brown Swiss Breeders are hosting this year’s National Brown Swiss Convention which will be held four days in June and feature two tours.
Ohio Heartland Sheep Improvement plans summer events
Farm tours and picnic planned for June-August.
Covered Bridge Gardens transitions to commodities for next generation
Covered Bridge Gardens in Ashtabula County is not your grandfather's farm. It's not your father's farm either. It's a farm all of its own, and it's not afraid to change.
Precautions, preparation help Pa. brace for avian flu threat
Pennsylvania preparing in advance for avian influenza threat.
Dinner Guest: Home is where the food is
By Sarah Cross
Everyone creates his own image when you think of “home.” For some, it may be their “home place,” where they were raised....
Paulus Farms has been progressive for more than 40 years
The first tractor a member of the Paulus family bought is still being put to limited use. The sense of tradition has led to some surprisingly forward-thinking approaches to farming.
