Homestead heroes: best fruits and vegetables for self-sufficiency
These homestead crops are nutritious, dependable, high-yielding and hearty.
Budget bill details could mean big problems for oil and gas lessors
Buried deep within the 2,700-plus pages of House Bill 64, Ohio’s “main operating budget” introduced Feb. 11, is wording that some landowners feel could significantly impact existing gas and oil leases.
Flow Hive creates a buzz among beekeepers
The Flow Hive is said to simplify the honey-harvesting process by simply turning a knob on the hive.
Local food hubs can link farms and schools
New resource available to help food hubs support sustainable farm to school programs.
House bill proposes national standard on GMO food labeling
Proposed U.S. House bill calls for the FDA to set standards for GMO food labeling
Annie Warmke: Back to the Earthship
Annie Warmke converted the Blue Rock Station property, by hand, nearly 20 years ago into Ohio’s first “Earthship."
Ohio legislature approves new nutrient bill
Ohio lawmakers approve compromise nutrient legislation, with bans for certain winter application.
Wood crowned Wayne County dairy princess
Kierstyn Wood was crowned the 2015 Wayne County Dairy Princess during the March 19 Wayne County Dairy Service Unit banquet.
Rupp-Vue, Schirm farms receive Wayne Co. dairy management awards
Rupp-Vue Farm and Schirm Jersey Farm received the Wayne County Dairy Service Unit's Outstanding Management Award during the group's annual meeting March 19 at Fisher Auditorium in Wooster.
Ohio ag director promotes industry, hears concerns during ag week
Ohio's agriculture director heard about nutrient concerns and manure storage during his visit to Wayne County.
