Yearly Archives: 2014
Toxic water affects some plants more than others
The Toledo Blade reports that water tainted with toxins from algal blooms is considered safe for some garden plants, but not all of them.
Reader: Be cautious and remember chemicals are dangerous
This is an open letter to farmers, farmer’s wives, and farmers children.
Low-interest loans can help producers start or expand farms
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Pennsylvania Farm Service Agency (FSA) Executive Director, Bill Wehry, announced Aug. 6 that farmers and ranchers still have time to apply for low interest 2014 loans available through FSA’s direct farm ownership program.
Project helping Ohio communities avert bust after shale boom
COLUMBUS — Boom, then bust. It’s a scenario often played out in local economies heavily reliant on one type of industry, especially in the...
Preserving food with boiling water canning and pressure canning
There are two ways to preserve food: using a boiling water canner or using a pressure canner.
Wildflowers planted to boost Ohio bee population
In response to the decreasing bee population, the Ohio Department of Transportation has planted wildflowers along a state route to provide food for bees.
Pastures and pipelines: Projects are not as simple as you think
The scope of a pipeline company's activities may impact your farm operation for a long time to come. Don't rush anything, and get it in writing! Tips for landowners.
Phosphorus runoff studied at Ohio farms as reduction efforts begin
Runoff from farms is one source of phosphorus that has contaminated Lake Erie, contributing to the toxic algae blooms that prompted a city-wide water ban in Toledo, Ohio in early August.
OSU Extension offers videos, guidance on home food preservation
Ohio State University Extension is offering guidance on updated ways to can and freeze food to preserve it.
Butler Farm Show 2014
Several new records were set at this year's Butler Farm Show Junior Fair Livestock Market Sale. The records were set in the steer sale, rabbits, lambs and goat divisions.
