CFAP details released, applications to open May 26
Guidelines are out for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program that will give direct payments to farmers impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
H2Ohio program funding rebounds amid budget cuts
Despite major budget cuts across state agencies, the Ohio Department of Agriculture will have $50 million available for Ohio farmers to improve conservation practices this year, through the H2Ohio initiative.
Chronic wasting disease detected on Wayne County farm
REYNOLDSBURG, Ohio — Chronic wasting disease has been detected at a farm in Wayne County.
New eminent domain legislation is more focused
An Ohio bill aims to give landowners another avenue to fight eminent domain for recreational trails.
Despite challenges, 2020 planting looking more hopeful than last year
The weather gave farmers plenty to talk about in 2019. Heavy rain delayed or prevented planting for many. This year, spring is looking more promising.
As U.S. milk crisis deepens, farmers talk supply control
The U.S. has too much milk. Past attempts to curb the flow haven’t been successful or popular. But farmers may be coming around to supply management plans.
How to help Ohio’s specialist pollinators
Some pollinators rely on more limited resources than others to survive. Learn more about Ohio's specialist pollinators and find out how you can help them.
2020 Paulding County Fair cancels
The 2020 Paulding County Fair is canceled, due to safety concerns during the COVID-19 pandemic. The senior and junior fair boards, with the county health department and commissioners, made the decision in a May 11 virtual meeting.
Toledo drops LEBOR appeal
About a month after appealing a federal judge’s decision to invalidate the Lake Erie Bill of Rights, or, LEBOR, the city of Toledo has dropped its appeal.
COVID-19 pandemic boosts interest in home gardening
Interest in home gardening exploded this spring during the COVID-19 pandemic. Food security is a big part of it, but some suggest that’s not the whole story.
