Yearly Archives: 2015
What we’re reading: 10/21
This week we're reading about a floating greenhouse that produces 1,200 plants per month, the release of Lucky Charms with just the marshmallows, an update on the status of carbs and more.
Researchers seek farmers for pipeline soil impact study
The goal is to compare crop productivity in areas disturbed by pipeline installation, versus areas that are not disturbed.
ODNR recognizes outstanding achievements in forestry
ODNR held a tree planting ceremony at the ODNR Division of Forestry’s Forest of Honor to acknowledge the efforts of this year’s honorees.
Community college signs agreement with Penn State: Students can transfer to Penn State
Students attending Butler County Community College can now transition college credits smoothly to Penn State programs.
Ohio lawmakers to hear plans for water quality bond issue
Ohio voters could see a water quality ballot initiative next year.
Jefferson SWCD honors Bratten, Clines
Chuck and Amie Cline received the Jefferson Soil and Water Conservation District's 2015 Conservation Farmer of the Year award.
Crop harvest ahead of usual, but yields are down
Fall harvest continues well ahead of the five-year average, but yields are down across the state.
New book reveals the nation in the 21st century
New book includes more than 200 images by photojournalists.
Farm and Dairy’s week in review: 10/17
his week’s top stories include the new Holmes County Fairgrounds, how to compost indoors this winter, Ashland County third-graders’ recent trip to a dairy farm and more.
Ohio’s organic farming on the rise
Between 2008 and 2014, Ohio’s organic farmers have doubled their sales and added 12,000 acres to the state’s 500 organic farms.
