Monday, December 29, 2025
The Ricks

A nonprofit saved a 38-acre Ohio farm from being sold off — now it’s leased to a young couple ready to grow food, raise animals,and build community. Instead of pricey mortgages, they got a 99-year lease. It’s a win for the land, the legacy and the next generation of farmers.
pesticide application

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently approved two new pesticides that environmental groups say contain PFAS "forever chemicals."

The toy drive hosted by the Ashland and Wayne Young Ag Professionals and the Medina County Young Farmers marked its ninth year with what organizers say was their biggest fundraising haul yet.
horse

Equine herpesvirus myeloencephalopathy was reported Nov. 27 in horses at a farm in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. State ag officials said there were no known links to the EHM outbreak that began at a barrel racing event in Waco, Texas.

Deer donation days are Dec. 1, 2, 6, and 7. Division of Wildlife staff will be available at donation locations to assist with drop-offs.

Ohio’s oil and gas industry is once again partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program to support families across eight eastern Ohio counties through its 12th Annual Toy Distribution Days this December.

Christmas ads flash across the TV screen every few minutes, begging viewers to buy gifts for loved ones at corporate department stores. But what if we could support our local farmers, producers and artists this year instead?

Reporters Liz Partsch and Paul Rowley give a rundown of the top stories in Farm and Dairy newspaper for the week of Nov. 27, 2025.
seldom seen farm

The Farm and Dairy editorial team recently received national and international recognition for its excellence in writing, reporting and producing engaging content. Managing Editor Sara Welch, Reporter Liz Partsch, Art Director David Hartong and Paginator Tammy Donaldson received honors in two contests.
Daniel and Deanna Duma

A dairy farm fire sparked an unexpected love story for Daniel and Deanna Duma, leading to marriage, a new life together and their first child on the way.