Yearly Archives: 2018
Columbus’ urban agriculture industry is growing
Ohio State Extension’s Franklin County office and the Columbus Urban Farmers Network will hold tours of five urban farms in Columbus this summer.
How to price farm products
Learn how to price your farm products and set your farm on the path to profitability by using these seven numbers to help clarify your costs.
Celebrate cooperatives and sustainability today
To celebrate this International Day of Cooperatives, learn more about three Ohio based co-ops efforts towards sustainable consumption and production.
Ag Progress Days to feature new field demonstrations
Penn State's Ag Progress Days, Aug. 14-16, 2018, will be held at the Russell E. Larson Agricultural Research Center at Rock Springs, Pa.
Trade fight is on, threatening US agriculture
U.S. soybean exports get substantially pricier beginning today, as tariffs go into effect between the U.S. and Canada.
Preparing for fewer dairy farms
The dairy industry is rapidly changing, and this young farmer and his family are trying to position themselves for the future.
Effective employee management
Employee management requires a skill set that is different from the one needed to milk cows. Learn how to work with and manage employees more effectively.
Riparian buffers can make a difference in water quality
Riparian zones serve many purposes along streams and rivers to support a biodiversity ecosystem. They are also important to water quality
Fishing trip included missing soap and big catch
Mysteries challenged this year’s Canadian fishing crew. Find out what Mike Tontimonia's big catch was and who made off with the soap.
Readers respond to the Farm and Food File
Allan Guebert recalls some of the feedback — both positive and negative — he's received in regards to his column this year.
