Yearly Archives: 2024
Vernal pools: Vulnerable ecosystems
Vernal pools provide seasonal breeding grounds to a host of amphibians and other species. As more of them disappear, so do the animals that rely on them.
Vernal pools and seasonal wetlands
Vernal pools are necessary breeding grounds for many salamander and frog species.
Making maple syrup on a budget
Eric Keller details his trials and successes making maple syrup this year.
An ode to sheep shearers
If you’ve ever watched a sheep shearer work, you know it is about as labor intensive a job as exists, according to Eliza Blue.
Roundup of FFA news for March 21, 2024
Catch up on local FFA news from Firelands FFA, West Holmes FFA, Zane Trace FFA and Northwestern Wayne FFA.
Feeding glycerol to transition dairy cows
OSU Extension educator Maurice Eastridge reports the recommendations for feeding glycerol to dairy cattle, which can be valuable as an energy source.
USDA Service Center to host open house
The Butler/Beaver/Allegheny County U.S. Department of Agriculture Service Center will host an open house on March 27 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Brandt Family Farm gets OEFFA award
The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association recently named Brandt Family Farm from Fairfield County as the 2024 recipients of its Stewardship Award.
A visit to New Zealand’s South Island
Alan Guebert shares the highlights from a recent family vacation to New Zealand.
Pennsylvania seeks proposals for high-priority specialty crop grant funds
Agriculture Secretary Russell Redding is seeking proposals for $460,000 in 2024 Commonwealth Specialty Crop Block Grants for high-priority crops.
