Satellite technology to help dairy graziers with pasture management
Organic Valley is testing out new technology using satellite imagery to measure pasture health with 22 farms, including five in Ohio and Pennsylvania.
ODNR officer died in line of duty
Ohio Department of Natural Resources officer Jason Lagore died in the line of duty Feb. 23, trying to rescue two teens who fell through ice.
Purplebrown Farmstead focuses on imitating nature
In 2021, Sasha Miller is hoping to get pears from the trees she planted a few years ago for the first time, at Purplebrown Farmstead. Those trees are part of her long term plan to develop a cider orchard.
But her permaculture system also involves pigs, poultry, vegetables and mushrooms. Permaculture, Miller explained, involves creating a system that can be sustainable and self sufficient.
How to take care of ducklings
Before you take home a duckling or ducklings this spring, be aware of the care requirements for your flock to thrive.
Vilsack confirmed as agriculture secretary
The U.S. Senate approved Tom Vilsack for another round as the head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Feb. 23. Vilsack's supporters referenced his previous eight years as the Secretary of Agriculture under the Obama administration.
Bill would give local control over wind, solar farm approval
Ohio Senate Bill 52 would set up a referendum process on wind farm and solar facility certificates before the projects go to the Ohio Power Siting Board.
Calls grow for frontline food workers to get COVID-19 vaccine
National and local groups say meatpacking, farm workers and grocery store workers need to be prioritized for COVID-19 vaccine access.
Carbon markets could have benefits, but are no silver bullet
Farm groups, politicians and environmentalists want to make carbon a new commodity, to battle climate change. Carbon markets, in theory, could be a win-win. But they bring a lot of questions about the roles of public and private work to address climate change, and who benefits the most from those efforts.
Ohio groups to DeWine: We want action on fairs
Ohio legislators and organizations are urging Gov. Mike DeWine to take action on fairs for the 2021, before it’s too late for them to plan.
OEFFA discusses paths forward for sustainable ag at annual conference
The past year has had a major impact on local and sustainable agriculture, but it has also created opportunities for a renewed focus on local food and on relationship building, according to speakers at the Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association’s annual conference Feb. 10-15.
