Yearly Archives: 2021
Hundreds of PPP loans went to fake farms in absurd places
ProPublica found 378 small loans totaling $7 million to fake business entities and the overwhelming majority of them are categorized as farms.
New wind farm becomes operational in Hardin, Logan counties
A new 250 MW wind farm is up and running in Hardin and Logan counties in Ohio. RWE Renewables announced June 2 its Scioto Ridge Wind Farm started commercial operation. The project includes 75 turbines.
Beginning farmers and burnout: Knowing when to say when
Half of all new businesses will fail by their fifth year, and that includes farms. How do beginning farmers decide when to take a step back from the industry they love.
Discrimination adds a layer to beginning farmers’ challenges
It's not easy to be a beginning farmer. But for Black farmers and others who face discrimination, past and present injustices add another layer of challenges.
Enjoy the storybook setting of Beech Creek Botanical Garden
Julie Geiss visits Beech Creek Botanical Garden and Nature Preserve to enjoy the many attractions.
Ohio state parks now resume full operations
The Ohio Department of Natural Resources announced June 2 that all of Ohio's state parks and watercraft facilities are now fully open for the public.
Roundup of 4-H news for June 10, 2021
Catch up on local 4-H news from Green Valley 4-H club and Happy Harvesters 4-H club.
Ohioans can fish for free June 19-20
The free fishing weekend for Ohio residents is set for June 19 and 20.
When is the right time to re-seed your hayfield?
Determine when it is the right time to re-seed your hayfield based on your soil conditions and how you choose to manage your fields.
Big boy moves
Boywonder is finally out on his own. Kym Seabolt recaps some of the lessons he's learned getting set up.
