Yearly Archives: 2022
2022 Portage County Randolph Fair sale
Find all the results for the 2022 Portage County Randolph Fair junior livestock sale here.
USDA reports rattle grain markets
Marlin Clark weighs in on the USDA world agricultural supply and demand estimates report, which provided surprise and reaction to the market on Sept. 12.
Land access remains top barrier for young and beginning farmers
Land access continues to be the top challenge for young farmers in 2022, according to a new survey report from the National Young Farmers Coalition. It was the top challenge in 2017, and since then, finding affordable land to farm has only gotten more difficult for many.
How to make a charcuterie board for any occasion
Learn how to prepare and arrange a charcuterie board for any occasion with these recipes for breakfast, appetizer, dinner and dessert charcuterie boards.
A tribute to Duane Miller, a good dad
Rebecca Miller reflects on the legacy of her dad, Duane Miller. He died Sept. 5, 2022.
How to help birds during fall migration
Migratory birds travel thousands of miles from September to October. Help from backyard conservationists along the way can help them make the flight safely.
Ohio State researchers study how farmers adapt to climate change
More rainfall in Ohio has added challenges for farmers and ecosystems. Ohio State researchers are studying how they are adapting, and what that could mean for the region's future, with the Agroecosystem Resilience Project.
4-H club raises nearly $70,000 for member whose father died
The Next Generation 4-H Club, of Damascus, Ohio, donated a hog to be auctioned at the Canfield Fair in memory of Jarrett Gfeller.
Make the time for joyful escapes
Judith Sutherland recalls a family vacation from earlier this year and ponders the importance of a healthy work-life balance.
When every day was ‘labor day’
Every day was labor day on the dairy farm of Alan Guebert's youth. For Howard, the work and milking parlor conversations added up to a life he enjoyed.


















