Yearly Archives: 2019
Christmas tree shortage? Not really, says industry rep
There should be no Christmas tree shortage this year, and the lower supply and high demand means a strong market for farmers, an industry rep says.
Matthew Hissa — Dec. 2, 2019
Matthew Hissa, a 13-year-old from Middlefield, Ohio, bagged an a-typical 8-point buck in Middlefield, Ohio on Dec. 2.
Choose vibrancy over the ‘sad farmer’ narrative
It's been a rough decade for the journalism industry. Agriculture, too. Don't let the "sad farmer" stories distract you. Just like in journalism, farming has people who make it work.
Ohio’s livestock care standards have ‘teeth,’ but rarely bite
The Ohio Livestock Care Standards Board was created 10 years ago. It gave Ohio a way to enforce standards, but the focus is on compliance, not penalties.
Rich Wagner — Sept. 9, 2019
Rich Wagner bagged a 150-pound black bear in Millinocket, Maine on Sept. 9, 2019.
Clarion Farms adapts through grain, grass, marketing
The Ports have been farming in Clarion County since the 1860s. Each generation does it a little differently. Today it's John-Scott's turn to take the reins.
Roundup of gardening news for Dec. 5, 2019
Get ready for the holidays by learning to make your own table arrangement Dec. 14 from 9 a.m. to noon at the Geauga County OSU Extension Office.
Butler Co. Farm Bureau wins top award
The Butler County Farm Bureau won five awards, including the Premier County Award, during Pennsylvania Farm Bureau’s 69th annual meeting in Hershey.
Young hunters total more than 6,000 deer
Ohio's young hunters checked 6,234 white-tailed deer during the two-day youth gun season, Nov. 23-24.
Roundup of FFA news for Dec. 5, 2019
Catch up on local FFA news from Black River FFA, Fayetteville FFA, Loudonville FFA, Northwestern FFA, West Holmes FFA, Indian Valley FFA and more.
