Yearly Archives: 2020
Roundup of gardening news for March 19, 2020
The Penn State master gardeners of Lawrence County are holding its spring symposium April 18 in New Castle, Pennsylvania, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Wishing good health and happiness
Judith Sutherland wishes her earliest best friend a happy birthday.
Roundup of FFA news for March 19, 2020
Catch up on local FFA news from Hillsdale FFA and Ohio FFA.
Student Fishing League a growing sport
The Student Fishing League is in its sixth year. Last year, 35 young anglers from 14 different schools and four states competed for several awards.
Roundup of 4-H news for March 19, 2020
Members of Western Reserve Rangers 4-H Club met March 1 to sew pillowcases.
Calculating rate of return on farm assets
How is ROA calculated? Ohio State University Extension educator Chris Zollar offers insight in this week's Dairy Excel column.
New House agriculture labor bill introduced
With the Farm Workforce Modernization Act still sitting in a U.S. Senate committee, House representatives introduced a new farm labor bill March 4.
Pa. Governor: agriculture is an essential business
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture put out guidance for how agricultural businesses can stay open while slowing the spread of COVID-19.
Extension and 4-H events, meetings on hold in Ohio and Pennsylvania
Across Pennsylvania and Ohio, 4-H and extension activities are on hold to hopefully slow the spread of the novel coronavirus.
How states are testing for COVID-19
Since the COVID-19 virus was found in Ohio and Pennsylvania in early March, the situation has evolved rapidly. Many states are testing for the virus.
