Friday, December 26, 2025
chicken

While owning a backyard flock can be a rewarding experience, owners should be aware of safe handling practices to decrease Salmonella exposure.
A red pill bottle silo stands next to a distressed barn.

“Addiction: A Rural Reality,” Farm and Dairy’s three-part look at the opioid crisis has been honored by both the National Newspaper Association and the Society of Professional Journalists in Ohio.

John Deere fans enjoyed some history this past weekend in Wooster, where several hundred tractors and implements were on display.
spinach

Plant root depth, canopy development, growth habits, and nutrient requirements in a given climate largely determine the irrigation schedule.
fair rides

A new ride inspection program is expected to keep rides safe at this year's fairs.
Capitol dome, Washington D.C., Farm and Dairy file photo

The U.S. House narrowly approved its version of the 2018 farm bill, 213–211 in a re-vote June 21 of the same measure that failed in May.
Biery Cheese

Ben Biery, the fourth generation to lead Biery Cheese, Louisville, Ohio, is pushing the envelope in the cheese industry. Biery tests new flavors and packaging for customer convenience.
Morgan McCutcheon

2018 Ohio Fairs' Queen Morgan McCutcheon, of Licking County, hopes to use her role as a leader to encourage the next generation of 4-H and FFA members alike.
Wiles Lagoon

A decision is still pending on whether the Ohio EPA will approve the permit to install a 10 million gallon biosolids lagoon north of Wooster.
Jim Long

Jim Long is in his 43rd year of serving the Carroll County fair board. He was inducted into the Ohio Fairs Hall of Fame for his contributions and leadership.