Young and Farming: Zach and Kelley Alger
Zach and Kelley Alger, Ravenna, Ohio, farm 1,500 acres and manage 600 cows with their dads. After both going to college, see why they came back to the farm.
Pa. amends eminent domain laws
Pennsylvania legislation amends eminent domain laws. Now known as Act 45, it limits the ability to use eminent domain on land in conservation easements.
Training bonsai trees — that’s ‘bone-sigh’
What does it take to train a bonsai tree? Michael Rusnak of Stow, Ohio, has been doing it for 20 years and has approximately 150 trees in his collection.
Summit County junior fair sale sets new records second year in a row
The Summit County Junior Fair Livestock sale set new records including the champion steer selling for $28 a pound. The sale totaled over $140,000.
Grain rallies ahead of trade talks
The prospect of trade talks with China could be a good sign for the grain markets.
How to plant a Pennsylvania wildflower garden
If planted properly, wildflower gardens can positively impact a local ecosystem. Learn how to select and plant native Pennsylvania wildflowers.
Carroll Co. Fair receives $100K for new arena
The John H. and Evelyn L. Ashton Preservation Association Inc. has donated $100,000 to support a new show/sale barn at the Carroll County fairgrounds.
8 food safety tips for shopping at farmers markets
Shopping at farmers markets, you can get good deals on fresh farm products. But you also need to consider these food safety tips to keep your family safe.
10 county fair sights you don’t want to miss
Still, as a place were top produce growers and pie makers earn blue ribbons, county fairs have morphed into wild rides, fried anything and unique contests.
Beef cattle a family tradition on Nobleland Farm
Nobleland Farm has been in Nancy Snook's family since 1895 and cattle have always been a part of the hilly landscape that defines Noble County.
