DeWine: 2020 fair season is up to local fair boards, health departments
On May 28, Gov. Mike DeWine released his guidelines for county and independent fairs.
They boil down to this: local fairs should decide for themselves.
All or nothing? Fairs, vendors face cost concerns amid pandemic unknowns
As Ohio legislators and fair boards try to figure out solutions, people in the carnival industry and other businesses that rely on the fairs are waiting to see if they’ll be able to salvage their 2020 season.
Farmers to Families Food Box distribution brings Perdue to Pennsylvania
USDA Secretary Sonny Perdue visited western Pennsylvania to lend a hand with the Farmers to Families Food Box distribution.
Milk delivery makes a return
Milk delivery services got a boost this spring, with people trying to avoid crowded grocery stores with bare shelves and support local businesses.
Stark Parks levy passes despite farm bureau concerns
The Stark Parks renewal levy passed with 61% of the vote, giving funding to the park district, despite a campaign by farmers to have the issue voted down.
Fair leaders ‘terribly disappointed’ in DeWine’s no-call on 2020 season
Ohio fair leaders are one of the latest groups to criticize how Gov. Mike DeWine is handling the state’s reopening amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
2020 Ohio State Fair cancels
The 2020 Ohio State Fair has been canceled, due to public health and financial concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Agritourism adjusts to new guidelines as state opens up
After two months of curbside, carry-out and deliveries, restaurants, wineries, breweries and others in agritourism were able to reopen outdoor dining space to customers May 15.
2020 Fair cancellations
Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, some fair boards have canceled all or part of their fair for the 2020 season.
Dairy products sold in Somerset, Westmoreland counties recalled
Consumers should dispose of all dairy products from Moo Echo Dairy, in Somerset County, as the products were not properly pasteurized.
