OARDC’s plant, animal research facility a welcome addition
WOOSTER, Ohio -- When Ohio State University completes its state-of-the-art plant and animal agrosecurity research facility in 2012, it will be a timely investment...
4-H’ers provide aid in time for the holidays
Jefferson County, Ohio, 4-H members collected $4,000 in Walmart gift cards for 4-H members in Texas, still strained from the impact of Hurricane Harvey.
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...
Northwest Ohio wetland project reclaims farmland to clean Lake Erie
A former Ohio farm field is being reborn as a wetland to fight pollution, improve water quality and restore wildlife through the H2Ohio initiative.
October’s gardening to-do list
Many tasks can be accomplished in the garden this month for winter preparation.
Ag Expo is Sept. 11 at McClester Farm
MECHANICSTOWN, Ohio -- Mahoning, and Stark SWCD offices are working together to present the fourth annual Agriculture-Natural Resource-Conservation Expo. The expo offers free parking,...
H2Ohio budget challenges not over
The H2Ohio program is continuing to face budget challenges due to the pandemic. In the mean time, researchers say solving Lake Erie’s water quality problems will require long-term investments and work to reduce nutrient runoff. And some are suggesting that phosphorus built up in soil, rather than phosphorus from new fertilizer applications, might play a bigger role in those problems than previously thought.
Funding woes continue to hinder Pa. fair board members
Officials fear politics are behind the lack of funding for county fairs in Pennsylvania.
How to plant a hummingbird garden
Hummingbird sightings don’t have to be a rare occurrence. An abundance of food, water, nesting sites and perches will attract them to your garden.
Plant a Victory Garden
Planting modern victory gardens reduces food insecurity by improving access to healthy, nutritious food.



















