Challenges for new farmers are rooted in history
Today, the world looks very different than it did in the early 1900s. And yet, some of the same obstacles to farming remain: capital and land access, knowledge, discrimination. In some cases, they’ve gotten worse. Getting into farming, especially as a first generation farmer, is complicated.
Farm transitions are as much about families as about farms
Farm transitions are one way that new farmers get into agriculture. But with family, money and changes in who is taking on leadership roles involved, transitions aren't easy.
Fairs to receive more pandemic relief
Ohio fairs will receive more pandemic relief from the state in 2021, due to a recently signed bill that gives the department of agriculture $4.7 million in grants for fairs.
How to grow melons in the Midwest
Melons depend on sunlight, warm temperatures and the right amount of water to grow well. Learn how to improve melon growing conditions in the Midwest.
Wooly Pig Farm Brewery brings Bavaria to Coshocton County
A craft brewery in rural Coschocton County focuses on maintaining a historic farm's integrity while bringing traditional German beers to the area.
Favorable weather aids Ohio youth turkey hunting season
Ohio's youth wild turkey hunting season ended April 18 with 1,473 birds harvested by young hunters. Find the full county-by-county results here.
Region’s 2020 Census results not sad omen for all rural areas, experts say
Ohio, Pennsylvania and West Virginia are losing some influence in Congress, thanks to initial results from the 2020 Census, released April 26. But based on what policy experts are seeing, the shift isn’t rooted in changes to rural areas of those states.
Pa. bill seeks to stop municipalities from restricting certain utilities
Pennsylvania lawmakers are considering a bill that would prevent local governments from restricting the type of energy its residents use. Senate Bill 275 is being called an “energy choice” bill by its supporters. Opponents say it’s unnecessary and problematic.
Legislators, officials make their cases on H2Ohio funding
The Ohio House significantly cut back the funding Gov. Mike DeWine proposed for H2Ohio in its version of the next budget. Now, as the Senate considers the bill, legislators will have to consider whether to go with the funding the House recommends, or make further adjustments.
How to make homemade fire starters
Learn how to make simple homemade fire starters with materials from around your house.
