Yearly Archives: 2021
Ohio Agricultural Council accepting applications for two scholarships
The Ohio Agricultural Council is accepting applications for the Ohio Agricultural Hall of Fame and the OAC scholarship programs.
Beekeepers seek out resilient feral honey bees
Beekeepers Dwight Wells and Zale Maxwell started the Ohio Queen Bee Improvement Project to selectively breed bees that are well adapted to Ohio conditions.
Big Wheeling Agrarian Center keeps food local, trains farmers
At the Big Wheeling Agrarian Center, Matt Pounds and several other first generation farmers are building a diversified, “full diet” farm, which will also serve as training grounds for other beginning farmers in the area.
Lots of room to roam at The West Woods
The West Woods in Russell Township is 902 acres of golden autumn beauty with many miles of trails to explore.
Pennsylvania phasing in ban of invasive Japanese Barberry
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture added Japanese Barberry, or Berberis thunbergii, to a list of noxious weeds.
Book fairs bring joy for students
Her grandson's excitement over his first book fair took Judith Sutherland back to the enthusiastic joy she felt attending book fairs during her youth.
Reduce forage loss during winter feeding
Feeding hay is expensive — if you waste it, you lose money. Consider these tips to minimize waste during feeding.
Nov. 6 was the best day for Ohio bowhunters
Ohio bowhunters checked 4,795 white-tailed deer on Nov. 6, the highpoint for the Buckeye State's archery season.
Reports: Millions in pandemic spending wasted on USDA programs
Two reports released in October revealed tens of millions in pandemic spending were wasted on programs run by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
Think about manure pit safety during fall nutrient application
It is time to remind operators and applicators about the importance of following safety precautions when working around manure storage facilities.
