Experts advise ‘bounce forward’ on climate change
At the Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association's conference Feb. 13-15, climate change was a major focus. Experts advised farmers to "bounce forward" to deal with added risks brought on by changing climates.
Growing together: Mansfield microfarm cooperative heads into second year
The Richland Gro-Op, an urban and rural growing cooperative based in Mansfield, Ohio, is headed into its second year, working with Ohio State on microfarms to create new local opportunities.
Ag groups form new climate policy, advocacy coalition
Twenty-one agricultural commodity and industry groups have formed a new coalition, Farmers for a Sustainable Future, which they say will focus on unifying the industry’s message on climate policy and advocacy.
How to prevent and treat tick bites on your dog
It’s important to give your dogs preventative medications, check them for ticks after they’ve been outdoors and remove any ticks that have become attached.
Winning winery: Debonné Vineyards brings national recognition to northeast Ohio wine
Wineries in the Grand River Valley are clustered almost as closely as a bunch of grapes. There are 31 wineries in the area, and they help bring tourists, other businesses, like hotels, and investments into the area. But all this wasn’t there in the early 1970s, when Tony Debevc established Debonné Vineyards, in Madison, Ohio.
Is Ohio ready for spotted lanternflies?
SALEM, Ohio — Live spotted lanternfly egg masses were recently found in Beaver County, near Conway Railyard, about 15 miles from the Ohio border. To date, the Beaver County sighting is the closest reported to Ohio.
These signs have some Ohioans worried the Buckeye state might be the next on the pests’ list. Joe Boggs, of Ohio State University Extension, said it is likely to end up in Ohio sooner or later.
“We have no reason ... to believe that it won’t make its way to Ohio,” he said.
Purple paint law goes live in Pennsylvania
A new law in Pennsylvania may have people seeing purple. Landowners can now mark trees or posts with purple paint as a no trespassing notice.
Pa. mental health roundtable brings together agriculture and healthcare
People from all corners of agriculture, healthcare and elected leadership met recently to talk about the unique mental health needs of farmers and how best to help them.
How to make Paperwhite Daffodil bulbs bloom indoors
If want to try a STEM activity you can't find in the department store, your children are sure to enjoy making Paperwhite Daffodil bulbs bloom indoors.
Arizona’s Rovey Dairy expands niche in cows, sheep
Aeizona's Rovey Dairy milks 1,800 Jersey cows and is building up a 1,200-ewe sheep dairy to make niche products, like cheese, ice cream and yogurt.