Community Kitchen Pittsburgh hopes to meet need for trained butchers
A nonprofit culinary training program is adding a butchery apprenticeship to its offerings fill the dire need for highly-skilled butchers.
Columbiana County families learn about farm safety
To help families and children learn more about safety on the farm, Columbiana County Farm Bureau, with Ohio State Extension and other groups, held a Kids’ Safety Day May 7, at the Columbiana County Fairgrounds, in Lisbon.
How to plant wildflowers in Ohio
If you have an underutilized space in your yard, convert it into a wildflower space. Native plant species increase the biodiversity of local ecosystems.
Bird flu found in 9 Pennsylvania flocks, 3.8 million birds lost
This brings Pennsylvania up to nine total commercial flocks impacted by highly pathogenic avian influenza and 3.8 million birds culled preventatively or killed by the disease.
Lack of widespread traceability could cost US cattle farmers, industry
When disease outbreaks arise, animal health officials need to track them back to their sources. But traceability can be a challenge, especially in the cattle industry.
Criswell aims to improve St. Croix sheep breed, flock at Melwood Farm
Crystal Criswell raises St. Croix hair sheep, a heritage breed that is known for being parasite resistant. At Melwood Farm, she wants to improve not only her flock, but the breed as a whole, in addition to helping conserve the breed.
How to plant raspberry bushes
When they are given proper growing conditions and care raspberry bushes can have prolific yields. Learn how to successfully plant raspberry bushes.
Ohio communities get help switching fleets to alternative fuels
Ohio is one of eight states that will receive technical assistance for counties planning a switch to alternative fuels through Drive Clean Rural USA .
Union County court rejects pipeline eminent domain
A Union County judge has rejected Columbia Gas of Ohio’s request to approve eminent domain to install a pipeline through preserved farmland.
Next 7 Organic Farm focuses on sustainability for future generations
Holly and Isaac Wiegmann are both the seventh generation of farmers in their families. At Next 7 Organic Farm, they are working to keep the farm sustainable for the next seven generations after them.
