Thursday, April 30, 2026
sleeping bags

Patching a tear in your sleeping bag while it’s small will ensure the tear won’t spread and can extend the life of your sleeping bag for years to come.
Pennsylvania farmland

Pennsylvania added 3,047 acres on 32 farms in 21 counties to its list of farms protected from future residential or commercial development on Feb. 24.
Jeff Stimmell

Ten exceptional teachers are being honored as finalists for the Golden Owl Award. 
Brad Garrison

Brad Garrison, of Wooster, Ohio, has been dubbed the 2022 Ohio Veterinarian of the Year.
Christy Eckstein and Willet “Bill” Worthy

Christy Eckstein and Willet “Bill” Worthy were inducted into the Ohio Wine Producers Association Ohio Wine Hall of Fame. 
Drought-stricken corn

Last year was the third-costliest year for weather disasters in U.S. history, according to a new analysis by the American Farm Bureau Federation. 
The Crawford County Conservation District Outstanding Conservation Farmer of the Year 2022

The Crawford County Conservation District's Outstanding Conservation Farmer of 2022 award went to Apple Shamrock Dairy Farms.
soil and seedling in hand

Richland Soil and Water Conservation District was named District of the Year at the Ohio Federation of Soil and Water Conservation District Partner Meeting.
Peter and Sam Hanley

Hanley's Sugar Camp in Geauga County, Ohio opened its doors to visitors last weekend to visitors to share their love of maple syrup production.
gulls

Learn how to safely gather the information you need and report sick, injured, orphaned or dead wildlife to a state agency that can help.