Monday, March 23, 2026
A woman standing in front of a flock of sheep

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.
raspberry bush

When they are given proper growing conditions and care raspberry bushes can have prolific yields. Learn how to successfully plant raspberry bushes.
a charging cord is plugged into an electric car behind the rear passenger door

Ohio is one of eight states that will receive technical assistance for counties planning a switch to alternative fuels through Drive Clean Rural USA .
Don Bailey, Charles Renner and Patrick Bailey

A Union County judge has rejected Columbia Gas of Ohio’s request to approve eminent domain to install a pipeline through preserved farmland.
A man and a woman stand in front of a greenhouse with a hemp plant.

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.
harvest hops

The hops industry in Pennsylvania is struggling to get a foothold with local craft brewers who favor West Coast hops. One farmer is trying to change that.
person using MacBook Pro

To help guide broadband expansion efforts in southwestern Pennsylvania, the Southwestern Pennsylvania Commission and partners like Carnegie Mellon University and Allies for Children released a Connectivity Roadmap April 25, focusing on 10 Pennsylvania counties and the city of Pittsburgh.
tick up close

Ticks can pose a threat to humans because they are vectors for disease. When you spend time outdoors, protect yourself from ticks to prevent disease.
brown and white chicken on white sand

In one week, Pennsylvania went from no cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza to having the second highest number of birds affected in the country. 
The Haines family

The Haines family, owners of Haines Farms in Stockport, Ohio, has been named as a Member of Distinction by Dairy Farmers of America.