Field Notes: July 21, 2016
In this week's episode, we take a look at the recent Family Farm Field Day hosted at Wholesome Valley Farm in Wilmot, Ohio.
For farmers and ranchers, immigration reform is needed
For farmers and ranchers, immigration reform must balance agriculture’s need for a dependable supply of agricultural labor with enhanced security at our nation’s border.
How to grow baby’s breath (gypsophila elegans)
Baby’s breath is a common cut flower, popular as a filler in bouquets or in arrangements on its own. Learn how to grow it in your garden.
6 tips for livestock safety
Animals can be unpredictable. No matter how well you think you know your livestock, something could spook them, causing the animal to react quickly and violently.
Stoller family welcomes guests to dairy twilight tour
The Wayne County Dairy Twilight Tour was held July 12 at Stollers' Organic Dairy.
2016 Trumbull County Fair youth livestock sale
The Trumbull County junior fair livestock sale brought in over $280,000 for 219 animals sold, July 16, at the Trumbull County Fairgrounds.
Joel Salatin shares Polyface values in Holmes County
Local foods advocate and author gives keynote address at Family Farm Field Day
All about eggs: Colors, sizes and grades
There’s much that meets the eye when you look at a chicken egg.
Ohio issued only 13 drilling permits in June
Utica shale drilling permits continue to stall, as Ohio issued only 13 permits to drill in June 2016. Carroll County currently has 425 producing horizontal wells, the most of any Ohio county.
Selling meat direct: 5 sales channels for farmers
Many farmers have growing interest in direct sales. Here are five direct sales channels for farmers to put food to fork.
