Yearly Archives: 2021
Public hearings set for solar projects in Defiance, Union counties
The Ohio Power Siting Board is holding two virtual public hearings for proposed solar farms in Defiance and Union counties.
House passes farm labor reform bill
The U.S. House passed a bill that would reform farm labor and create pathways to legal status for farm workers without legal status.
Pa. wants more farmers markets to accept food stamps
The state got a grant from the USDA to give farmers markets and on-farm markets free wireless EBT processing equipment.
How to protect amphibians during spring gardening season
Learn how to improve your seasonal lawn and garden maintenance to help conserve beneficial and at-risk species of amphibians.
Half of Pennsylvania government’s power to come from solar by 2023
Pennsylvania announced its commitment to buy power from a 191 megawatt solar project that will be built in seven arrays across six counties. Called Pennsylvania PULSE, the project is being touted by the state as the largest government solar energy commitment in the nation to date.
Two more solar projects approved in Ohio
The Ohio Power Siting Board approved the applications for two new utility-scale solar facilities in Madison and Highland counties. The projects would cover more than 3,500 acres of land.
Female veteran’s small business gives boost to other female vets
Rhonda Smith started The Skirted Soldier with a goal of giving back 10% of all sales to other female veterans. So far she's given away more than $3,000.
Geese can degrade water quality
Canada geese offer excellent hunting opportunities, but there has been a negative impact on water quality in ponds that can be attributed to geese.
It’s hip to be rural
Kym Seabolt digs into society's fascination with rural decor and clothing — workwear, roosters, canning jars for every use, large-scale gardening.
USDA extends free meals for children waivers
The USDA announced the nationwide extension to allow all children to continue to receive nutritious meals this summer when schools are out of session.
