How to communicate the value of local food to customers
Farmers can communicate the true value of local food through conversations, samples, in-store signage, newsletters, menus, blogs and vlogs, and agritourism.
Farmers question whether Kasich’s executive order is practical
A state legislative committee heard additional testimony this week, on the governor's distressed watershed order.
Dairy exodus: Ohio has lost 172 dairy farms in 12 months
Too many years of poor milk prices and unpredictable markets for milk, cull cows, breeding stock, and feed have taken their toll, and more dairy farm families are agonizing over their future as milk producers.
Save money, use livestock to harvest hay
Using livestock to make later cuttings of hay is one of the best opportunities producers have to reduce costs and make more profit year after year.
How to forage for native Ohio fruit this fall
Here are eight native Ohio fruits to keep an eye out for this fall. Learn how to find and identify them to enjoy some of Ohio’s most delicious wild treats.
Virulent Newcastle Disease confirmed at live bird market
USDA confirmed three additional cases of virulent Newcastle disease last week, with one of them being discovered at a live bird market.
Ohio’s top conservation farmers honored
Five Ohio farm families honored recently for their conservation work were: the Brause Family of Crawford County; Paul and Joanne Mechling of Ashtabula County; Chuck and Diane Hicks of Washington County; the Lohstroh family of Madison and Pickaway counties; and T. Wayne Vickers of Pickaway County.
2018 Tuscarawas County Fair sales total $785,953
The Tuscarawas County Fair large animal sale totaled $610,095.60, and all the 4-H and FFA sales during fair week totaled $765,953.13. Great support for the county's youth!
Corn, soybean harvest is ahead of schedule
The U.S. corn crop is now rated 69 percent good and excellent, the national soybean crop is rated 68 percent good and excellent -- and the combines are running.
Canning Applesauce: How to get it right
Learn how to diagnose and prevent common problems — discoloration, siphoning and mold — when canning applesauce.
