Yearly Archives: 2020
Join in the purple martin competition
Learn how to attract and house purple martins — the largest type of swallow — by following advice from a couple of birders who've been doing it for years.
Roundup of 4-H news for April 30, 2020
The Mahoning County Junior Fair board had a virtual meeting on April 23. The 2020 officers were elected prior to the meeting using an online ballot.
Have a happy pandemic
For a stay-at-home kind of person, Kymberly Foster Seabolt is sure struggling with some aspects of the COVID-19 quarantine.
The birth of the Railway Post Office in 1869
The post office created the Railway Post Office (RPO) in 1869. Learn more about the innovations that made it possible and how it evolved over time.
We have to start somewhere
Alan Guebert breaks down factors affecting various agricultural markets during the COVID-19 shutdowns and subsequent economic downturn.
Working the soil good for body and soul
If you have extra time on your hands due to the stay at home order, or if you are at home on the farm, your local SWCD can help with planting projects.
Chatham University creates Pa. farm directory
The Center for Regional Agriculture, Food and Transformation directory is aimed at helping people navigate local businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Work to close digital divide continues
Rural areas lag behind urban areas in broadband access. Many think public and private work are both essential as work to close the digital divide continues.
Ohio oil and gas industry hits slump
The oil and gas industry was hurting before COVID-19. The historic drop in demand could be the final nail in the coffin for some energy companies.
Hard times bring difficult decisions
Marlin Clark reflects on the difficult decisions many farmers are being forced to make due to current circumstances related to COVID-19.
