First generation conservationist
Richard Berg is committed to protecting and conserving his 132-acre Certified Tree Farm in Negley, Ohio. Columbiana SWCD honored him as 2016 Cooperator of the Year.
How to deep fry a turkey for Thanksgiving
You’re just 10 steps away from enjoying a delicious deep-fried turkey! Check out these tips for preparing, thawing and cooking your Thanksgiving turkey.
How to understand and use Ohio’s CAUV
Learn to navigate through Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value legislation to find out if you qualify.
First blast of winter is a hard reminder
The first dose of cold weather and snow stops harvest, for a while.
Eastern US: Get ready for harsher winters
A shift in one end of the polar vortex toward eastern North America, could yield colder winters for the region.
Just doing the right thing for his farm
Kelly McKelvey's conservation practices throughout the years earned him the Conservation Farmer of Year Award from the Wayne SWCD.
Wayne SWCD honors individuals for their conservation efforts
The Wayne Soil and Water Conservation District (SWCD) held its annual meeting and banquet Nov. 17 at Northwestern High School to recognize producers and individuals for their conservation efforts.
10 Reasons to love local foods
Locally grown food is good for eaters, the economy and the environment. It increases farm income, creates profitable new markets for local producers, brings people together, builds community and strengthens our food system.
Family tradition, trees and rescue
Community rescue and Christmas trees top the priority list in the Ernie Rodgers family, New Castle, Pennsylvania. Serving as a volunteer firefighter for 43 years, this rural role brings the community a sense of security.
Suppressed for now: Gypsy moth count down in Ohio for 2016
Gypsy moth catches were down 14.6 percent in Ohio for 2016. A late season rain may have contributed to the population decrease, but populations can fluctuate from year to year.
