Shop small, shop local: Ways to keep your holiday dollars in the community
Christmas ads flash across the TV screen every few minutes, begging viewers to buy gifts for loved ones at corporate department stores. But what if we could support our local farmers, producers and artists this year instead?
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 34 (11-27-25)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Nov. 27, 2025.
Farm and Dairy staff receives awards for writing, design
The Farm and Dairy editorial team recently received national and international recognition for its excellence in writing, reporting and producing engaging content. Managing Editor Sara Welch, Reporter Liz Partsch, Art Director David Hartong and Paginator Tammy Donaldson received honors in two contests.
Comp Dairy Farm fire sparks a fairy-tale love story for Daniel and Deanna Duma
A dairy farm fire sparked an unexpected love story for Daniel and Deanna Duma, leading to marriage, a new life together and their first child on the way.
Looking after the rafter’s ghost
Ohio’s historic barns once sheltered barn owls, now a threatened species. Conservationists work to restore habitat, protect nests and revive populations.
Concern grows as more horses test positive for neurological disease
Local stables and arenas in Ohio and Pennsylvania are tightening up safety measures as concerns grow over an outbreak of Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy, or EHM.
Farm and Dairy Weekly Rundown: Episode 33 (11-20-25)
Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Nov. 20, 2025.
Chatham University student inspires classrooms with beekeeping business experience
Anthony Ondo uses the money from his beekeeping business to pay for his education at Chatham University's Eden Hall campus while teaching other students.
Salem horse deaths spark outcry across equine community
Community demands answers after four horses are found dead in Salem, Ohio, sparking calls for transparency, stronger cruelty laws and equine-welfare reform.
Pa. finally passes budget, cuts ag preparedness
Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro signed the 2025-26 budget on Nov. 12 after a four-month impasse; the budget cuts agriculture funding by $40 million.
