Yearly Archives: 2017
Over 11,000 Ohio 4-H alum ‘raise their hands’
Ohio 4-H had the greatest participation in Raise Your Hand — a national 4-H initiative asking the millions of alumni to provide hands-on learning to youth.
Mowing, grass clippings can cause streambank erosion
The main culprit for the streambank erosion is that the property owner has mowed the grass up to the streambank.
Forests are great teachers
Judith Sutherland recalls childhood memories of afternoons spent in the woods behind her family farm.
Poultry exhibits return to Pennsylvania fairs
For the second consecutive year, poultry exhibits will again be part of Pennsylvania's 109 county and community fairs in 2017.
Farm Science Review offers online tickets, directory, app
Tickets for the 2017 Farm Science Review, a three-day agricultural trade show Sept. 19-21, are now available for purchase online at fsr.osu.edu.
Eating healthy at the county fair
Despite the temptation to feast on mounds of fair food, you can have nutritious foods and drinks at the park that taste good and are better for your health.
Farmers help Ohio students earn ag scholarships
With the help of local farmers, 22 Ohio students have been awarded scholarships from the America's Farmers Grow Ag Leaders program.
Dog training in the heat of summer
Off-season workouts for your dog will maintain tough paw pads, loose joints, proper weight, and maintain endurance and stamina.
Is it a praying or preying mantis?
Measuring up to 4 inches long, mantises are hard to miss. And because they are such beneficial insects, they get a lot of attention.
Morning dew predicts the forecast
Alan Guebert recalls baling hay on his family farm, during his youth.
