Vilsack confirmed as agriculture secretary
The U.S. Senate approved Tom Vilsack for another round as the head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Feb. 23. Vilsack's supporters referenced his previous eight years as the Secretary of Agriculture under the Obama administration.
Bill would give local control over wind, solar farm approval
Ohio Senate Bill 52 would set up a referendum process on wind farm and solar facility certificates before the projects go to the Ohio Power Siting Board.
Calls grow for frontline food workers to get COVID-19 vaccine
National and local groups say meatpacking, farm workers and grocery store workers need to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine access.
Carbon markets could have benefits, but are no silver bullet
Farm groups, politicians and environmentalists want to make carbon a new commodity, to battle climate change. Carbon markets, in theory, could be a win-win. But they bring a lot of questions about the roles of public and private work to address climate change, and who benefits the most from those efforts.
Ohio groups to DeWine: We want action on fairs
Ohio legislators and organizations are urging Gov. Mike DeWine to take action on fairs for the 2021, before it’s too late for them to plan.
OEFFA discusses paths forward for sustainable ag at annual conference
The past year has had a major impact on local and sustainable agriculture, but it has also created opportunities for a renewed focus on local food and on relationship building, according to speakers at the Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association’s annual conference Feb. 10-15.
Report: Appalachian fracking boom didn’t deliver
Local officials and industry leaders are pushing back on a report that says the fracking boom was a bust for Appalachian communities in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
How to prepare suet for winter birds
Suet is a favorite winter offering that’s accepted by more than 80 species of North American birds. Learn how to prepare it for the birds at your feeder.
Susan Shultz selected to lead American Sheep Industry
Ohio's Susan Shultz was elected president of the American Sheep Industry Association. She’s the second person east of the Mississippi to head up the group.
Not much new in proposed Pa. budget for agriculture
It’s more of the same for agriculture in Pennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf’s proposed 2021-22 budget.
