Yearly Archives: 2015
Ohio Heartland Sheep Improvement plans summer events
Farm tours and picnic planned for June-August.
Ask Jen about cookouts
Summertime = family cookouts.
What do you say to your sister-in-law’s brother’s obnoxious new girlfriend when she asks if your cookout is going to be...
Covered Bridge Gardens transitions to commodities for next generation
Covered Bridge Gardens in Ashtabula County is not your grandfather's farm. It's not your father's farm either. It's a farm all of its own, and it's not afraid to change.
Precautions, preparation help Pa. brace for avian flu threat
Pennsylvania preparing in advance for avian influenza threat.
What we’re reading: 6/10
This week we're reading about Royal Baby Gaga ice cream, urban orchards, smuggling maple syrup into restaurants and a Boston neighborhood grocery store that's selling donated food and making a difference in the lives of residents.
Dinner Guest: Home is where the food is
By Sarah Cross
Everyone creates his own image when you think of “home.” For some, it may be their “home place,” where they were raised....
Here’s the scoop on grilling safety
Whether you’re grilling steaks, burgers or pork chops, keep food safety in mind.
Paulus Farms has been progressive for more than 40 years
The first tractor a member of the Paulus family bought is still being put to limited use. The sense of tradition has led to some surprisingly forward-thinking approaches to farming.
Researchers: Rivers and lakes are full of artificial sweeteners
These sweeteners, including sucralose, saccharin, cyclamate and acesulfame, can’t be digested by humans, are potentially harmful to aquatic life.
Ohio 4-H’er on poultry show ban: ‘In my heart, I still have earned first...
It’s hard, but Putnam County 4-H’er understands Ohio's decision to ban county fair poultry shows to minimize the risk of bird flu spreading.
