Project helping Ohio communities avert bust after shale boom
COLUMBUS — Boom, then bust. It’s a scenario often played out in local economies heavily reliant on one type of industry, especially in the...
Preserving food with boiling water canning and pressure canning
There are two ways to preserve food: using a boiling water canner or using a pressure canner.
Pastures and pipelines: Projects are not as simple as you think
The scope of a pipeline company's activities may impact your farm operation for a long time to come. Don't rush anything, and get it in writing! Tips for landowners.
OSU Extension offers videos, guidance on home food preservation
Ohio State University Extension is offering guidance on updated ways to can and freeze food to preserve it.
Butler Farm Show 2014
Several new records were set at this year's Butler Farm Show Junior Fair Livestock Market Sale. The records were set in the steer sale, rabbits, lambs and goat divisions.
Toledo water ban draws attention to algae, and city’s water treatment plant
Toledo water ban underscores importance of algae issue, and water plant issues.
Counter low grain prices with careful planning
This year's lower grain prices requires a careful look at risk management options.
History and preservation matter at Schumaker Farms
This week, as part of our 100-year anniversary celebration, we start a 10-week series profiling some of the region’s farms that have been in the same family for 200 or more years.
Pennsylvania man about to complete cross-country antique tractor trip
Ivan Stoltzfus is about to complete his cross-country trip to raise money for Wounded Warrior Project.
How to make homemade ice cream
Making homemade ice cream can be as easy as using an old-fashioned hand-crank freezer or using the utensils and tools already found in your kitchen.
