How to find pawpaws in Ohio
If you know where to look, how to identify them and the perfect time to pick them, you’re well on your way to enjoying delicious pawpaw fruit this fall.
Fall vegetable options
Produce is fresher and has its best taste when it ripens in its natural growth cycle. Find out what's in season in Ohio and surrounding states during fall.
Apple picking: How to choose the ideal apples for your needs
Planning to pick your own apples this fall? Learn which varieties of apples are perfect for snacking, baking, making applesauce and more.
USDA study: Avoid washing raw meat to prevent illness
A study from the U.S. Department of Agriculture reveals that individuals are putting themselves at risk of illness when they wash or rinse raw poultry.
Healthy, safe lunch options for back to school
Get ideas on how to pack your child healthy lunches and learn how to ensure food safety throughout the school year.
You purchased local farm products — now what?
You purchased local farm products all summer, but now what do you do with the remaining product? Here are a few ideas: canning, drying and freezing.
Late blight confirmed in Pa. tomatoes
Late blight has been reported in Erie, Mercer, Indiana, Centre, and Clinton counties, and are primarily in commercial production and home garden tomatoes.
Packing lunches the right way
Use these simple, healthy lunch-packing tips to avoid foodborne illness this school year.
How to harvest, ripen and cook green tomatoes
Many gardeners have had to harvest more green tomatoes than usual this year, making it a great time to learn how to harvest, ripen and cook green tomatoes.
Food safety and homemade fruit- or vegetable-infused water
Infusing water with fruits or vegetables is a healthy and delicious way to add flavor to water. However, keep food safety in mind when preparing it.
