Soil health coalition formed in Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania Soil Health Coalition, founded by 15 partner organizations, will focus on farmer support, educational events and research projects.
Government payments drive possible highest net farm income since 2013
The pandemic has turned the farm economy on its head this year. With direct government payments up drastically, net farm income for 2020 is projected to be the highest it’s been since 2013, according to a Dec. 2 Farm Income Forecast from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Economic Research Service.
Pa. Congressman gets top spot in House Ag Committee
Pennsylvania Congressman Glenn “GT” Thompson was elected as the top Republican in the House Agriculture Committee.
Ohio’s deer population is ‘just right’
Ohio's deer population is just right, according to the latest Ohio Division of Wildlife survey. Find out what goes into managing Ohio's deer populations.
Pa. math teacher’s new ag focus earns farm bureau honors
Angela Eyth’s unique approach to teaching earned her recognition as Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s 2020 Teacher of the Year.
Home is where the mushrooms, microgreens are for Lorain Co. family
The floor of Jordan and Brandon Krystowski’s home, in Vermilion, Ohio, is the ceiling of their mushroom and microgreens farm, Erie Shore Seed and Spore. It’s been that way since January of this year, when the Krystowskis decided to start their farm.
Pa. milk board to farmers: Don’t pay Dean Foods claims
About 100 Pennsylvania dairy farmers recently got letters telling them to repay a portion of milk check money paid by Dean before it declared bankruptcy.
Practicing resurrection: Clevelanders turn food waste into soil
Rust Belt Riders started with two people on bikes, picking up food waste to compost for community gardens and small farms, in 2014. The company now composts at a nearly 2-acre site in Independence, Ohio, collecting about 125 tons of food scraps per month and making its own soil blends to sell under its subsidiary, Tilth.
How to make a gingerbread house for beginners
Learn how to plan, bake, construct and decorate a simple gingerbread house from scratch.
$16 million allotted to Pennsylvania Farm Bill
Pennsylvania Farm Bill programs got $16 million from the 2020-21 Pennsylvania budget that Gov. Tom Wolf signed into law Nov. 23.