Sunday, December 21, 2025
bulbs

Learn everything you need to know about planting bulbs in the fall — what bulbs to plant, when and how to plant them and more!
canfield fair

The Canfield Fair held its first ever wiener dog races August 31. At the fair, 46 dogs raced in three heats, with a fourth heat to determine the winner.
farmsteaders

Shaena Mallett, director, said they wanted to strike a balance. “… That’s something I wanted to be honest about with Farmsteaders — farming is beautiful and hard,” she said. “I wanted to share the perspective that hard isn’t bad, and in fact some of the most worthwhile endeavors we could possibly take on may also be the most difficult.” Agriculture seems to be the topic du jour these days — for politicians, entertainers and, well, everyone. That’s why Mallett’s storytelling struck me. It’s poignant without being pretentious.
walking goats at fair

The Mahoning County Junior Fair is hosting what they hope will be the world’s largest goat parade on Labor Day at the Canfield Fair.
Eastern equine encephalitis

Ohio Department of Agriculture State Veterinarian Dr. Tony Forshey confirmed one case of Eastern equine encephalitis in a horse in Ashtabula County.
julie prentice with children

It's been 20 years since Julie Prentice, of Mercer County, lost her lower arm in a farm accident. What could've been a setback has been nothing of the sort.
muskingum_collaboration

Muskingum University and the Muskingum Soil and Water Conservation District are working with farmers and students on tile outlet water sample analysis.
yellow zucchini in a box

412 Food Rescue's UglyCSA finds a home for unsold produce, aiming to reduce food waste, save resources and support local farmers.
ashley_best

Country musician and farmer Ashley Best, of Cadiz, Ohio, uses his music to recognize farmers and to talk about his own life and experiences.
garlic

Fall is the ideal time to plant garlic. When planted in the fall and overwintered, garlic will be ready to harvest by mid to late summer.