Partnerships, local connections keep Living City Farms growing
Living City Farms started out as an urban farm for Ms. Julie’s Kitchen, a vegan restaurant, in Akron. It’s growing bigger than that, now. But it’s still relying on connections to the restaurant and community.
Knowing who knows: Beginning farmers need a strong network
Some would call farmers the ultimate jacks — or jills — of all trades. But when it comes to farming, it’s not just about what you know — it’s who you know, and what they know.
How to avoid common problems growing vegetables in containers
There are common pitfalls gardeners encounter when using containers to grow vegetables. Learn more about common mistakes and try to avoid them this summer.
The Hidden Acres balances self-sufficiency with community
The Hidden Acres, Zach and Kristin Herzberger’s farm, is all about using what they have, and making the farm as self-sufficient as possible.
Clark County student is 2021 Ohio fairs queen
The Ohio Fair Managers are announcing that Mozie van Raaij, of South Charleston, Ohio, is the 2021 Ohio Fairs' Queen.
Telehealth project to serve nearly 20,000 rural Ohio students
Ohio Lt. Gov. Jon Husted recently announced a telehealth project that will serve nearly 20,000 students in 15 school districts, across six rural counties.
Weather drives rising corn prices
The price of corn in the United States has been increasing this year and is now approaching record highs. Like in 2012, the weather is a factor.
New farmers struggle with land access
Land is central to the culture of U.S. farming. It’s also central to what keeps people out of farming. It's expensive, scarce and completely inaccessible for some.
A farm family finds a home
The Sheplers started farming "without a farm" but they soon found a home of their own. The way they got their land was the opposite of a traditional real estate transaction.
Researchers: Health care and child care hold back family farms
Ohio State University researchers spoke to farm families all over the country to find how exactly health care and child care needs hold back young farmers.
