USDA collects detailed data on agroforestry for first time ever
Data collection for the USDA's first national agroforestry survey ends April 5.
Working in healthy ways keeps occupational therapist going at Purple Skies Farm
At Purple Skies Farm, in North Royalton, Visar Duane, an occupational therapist, focuses on working in healthy, environmentally sustainable ways.
Bird flu found in a wild bird in Pennsylvania
Highly pathogenic avian influenza virus has been detected in a wild bald eagle found dead in East Marlborough Township, Chester County. This marks the first detection of the HPAI H5N1, or bird flu, in birds within Pennsylvania.
Bird flu found in Ohio backyard chicken flock
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza has been detected in a backyard chicken flock in Franklin County, Ohio, the Ohio Department of Agriculture said.
Federal urban agriculture committee to focus on access, innovation, equity
There are a lot of priorities for urban agriculture. But equity is a theme that runs through them all, said the new Federal Advisory Committee for Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production.
Beaver County launches $20M program to bring broadband to all residents
The Beaver County Office of Planning and Redevelopment announced plans to spend nearly $20 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding on the Connect Beaver County program. It will bring broadband to 28 municipalities that lack complete or sufficient access to reliable, high-speed internet.
How to protect poultry flocks from avian influenza
Highly pathogenic avian influenza is rapidly fatal for poultry, so the best way to protect domestic flocks is by being mindful and using biosecurity.
Task force studies Ohio State Fair’s future
The Expo 2050 Task Force will be working with consultants to map out long-term recommendations for the Ohio State Fair and the Ohio Expo Center.
Pennsylvania adds 11 counties to spotted lanternfly quarantine
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture has added 11 counties to Pennsylvania’s spotted lanternfly quarantine zone, bringing the total to 45 counties.
Ohio reaches $80 million settlement with Monsanto over PCB hazards
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost announced an $80 million settlement with Monsanto Co. that forces it to pay for the environmental damage it caused in Ohio.
