OFBF leaders didn’t hold back when it came to discussing concerns
Ohio Farm Bureau leaders let Congress know that trade, GMO labeling and the budget are concerns.
Trench composting: Feed the soil with farm waste
Farmers with an abundance of manure, animal bedding and plant material to dispose of can use trench composting to create a high-volume of rich organic matter for fields and gardens.
Your guide to spring cleaning: A household checklist and tips
In the coming months, homeowners and renters will scrub walls, clean out closets, organize pantries and tidy up their living spaces, all in the name of spring cleaning.
Digging into soil health
The Southeast FFA chapter in Ravenna, Ohio, received a Storm Water Grant for Schools from the Portage Soil and Water Conservation District for research in cover crops.
GMO labeling legislation vote fails in the U.S. Senate
Legislators are hoping to find a compromise when it comes to food labels concerning GMOs.
Family Roots Farm is working to be everything in maple industry
15 years ago, a Brooke County, West Virginia, family began making maple syrup in the family kitchen. Today, the Herveys are known across North America as the top maple sugar producer in the world.
Precision Planting brings theater show to Ohio farmers
The Precision Planting Co. brought its mobile theater unit to northeast Ohio farmers.
New donor steps up for Columbiana County Fair
New donor pledges $300,000 — the same amount as the previous donor.
Tour gives look at miscanthus potential
In 2011, giant miscanthus was introduced to northeastern Ohio, and residents in the area became curious as to what this tall grass-like plant was.
USDA awards $1.3 million in grants to reduce child food insecurity in rural communities
The funding, ranging from $50,000 to $100,000, will help these rural communities implement creative strategies to improve access to federal nutrition assistance for families and children.
