Friday, May 3, 2024
free range chickens

The Center for Regional Agriculture, Food and Transformation directory is aimed at helping people navigate local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
sheep in field

Rural areas lag behind urban areas in broadband access. Many think public and private work are both essential as work to close the digital divide continues.

The oil and gas industry was hurting before COVID-19. The historic drop in demand could be the final nail in the coffin for some energy companies.
The midway at the Canfield Fair.

As the 2020 fair season gets closer, no one seems to know what that season is going to look like, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. For now, fairs remain in limbo.
donation sign

One of the owners of Progressive Dairy Systems bought more than 500 gallons of milk to give to local food pantries and others families in need.
bald eagles

The recent nest census has revealed the bald eagle population in Ohio is growing. Find out where the best viewing opportunities are near you.
2020 Bald Eagle Nest Map

Thanks to thousands of reports from citizen scientists, 707 bald eagle nests have been confirmed in Ohio — a 151% increase from the 2012 census.
vegetables

With all SNAP-receiving households temporarily eligible to receive maximum benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic, monthly SNAP benefits have increased 40%.
a red barn on a farm.

About a week after funding ran out for the Paycheck Protection Program, Congress has added more funds to support small businesses in the COVID-19 crisis.
Breitenbach Wine Cellars in Dover, Ohio.

Right now, with the stay-at-home orders and COVID-19 pandemic, agritourism businesses aren’t able to offer the on-site experience that they normally try to give customers. Instead, it’s carry-out, delivery and retail, while states remain shut down. Events, like live music and wine tastings, have been canceled or postponed.