Yearly Archives: 2025
FSA disaster assistance for 2024 will be available until Jan. 30
Apply for Emergency Assistance for Livestock, Honeybees and Farm-raised Fish Program and Livestock Forage Disaster Program assistance by Jan. 30 for 2024.
Mother Nature’s cast-offs
Tami Gingrich details some all-natural items — pine cones, nuts, cocoons and more — that can be collected to create beautiful handmade wreaths.
Three western Pa. farms receive century farm awards at Pa. Farm Show
Secretary Russell Redding honored nine Pennsylvania families with century and bicentennial farm awards at the 2025 annual Pennsylvania Farm Show on Jan. 10.
Fulton County auctioneer wins Pennsylvania Auctioneer Association bid-calling crown
In his fourth attempt at the annual Pennsylvania Auctioneer Competition, Colin McPeak realized his dream of holding the bid-calling trophy.
Looking for Brer rabbit
Jim Abrams offers a look into the Ohio rabbit hunting season, and shares his insights on the sport.
Mourning as a community means you are not alone
Eliza Blue mourns the loss of another beloved member of her community.
Keep roads safe and water clean this winter
Summit SWCD outreach coordinator Sandy Barbic offers tips to solve the over-salting problem problem on our sidewalks and driveways during winter.
Roundup of FFA news for Jan. 16, 2025
Catch up on FFA news from East Knox FFA, West Holmes FFA and Black River FFA.
Roundup of 4-H news for Jan. 16, 2025
The Hicks and Hayseeds 4-H club met Jan. 7 in Hanoverton.
Endophytes in pasture management: Balancing livestock and forage health
Endophytes are microscopic fungi living symbiotically within plants, but their presence is often detrimental to livestock.

















