Tag: Ohio
Bill designates state fossil fish
Gov. Mike DeWine signed Ohio Senate Bill No. 123 into law, officially designating the fossil fish species Dunkleosteus terrelli as the fossil fish of Ohio.
Ohio grape growers get grants to expand
In Ohio, 14 grape growers will receive up to $3,000 per acre in grant money to create new or expand existing vineyards.
Washington County residents form broadband cooperative
Frustrated with limited to no access and a pandemic that sent many people online, residents in Washington County, Ohio, are forming a broadband cooperative.
New Deal gets a reboot in the Ohio River Valley
Reimagine Appalachia and the Empowerment Alliance have very different ideas for how to revitalize the region using its natural resources.
Hop on in: Ohio hopyards open for visitors
The 7th annual Ohio Hopyard Open House will feature 10 hopyards located across the state this year.
Two paths: from calf to dinner plate
We take a look at how two farmers raise beef cattle, making very difference decisions, using different resources, to create the same end product.
COVID-19 job loss creates overwhelming demand for food banks
Thousands of people found themselves unemployed, suddenly, after COVID-19 measures forced businesses to close. That’s put a massive strain on food banks.
Ohio state representative pushes for open hunting on coyotes
In response to criticism of an ODNR proposal to change coyote trapping and hunting rules, Rep. Don Jones introduced a new coyote bill in the Ohio House. The new bill would specify that there are no limitation on seasons for hunting or trapping and no permits required to take coyotes.
Letter to Ohio governor: remember importance of agriculture
A coalition of Ohio Agriculture groups reminded Gov. Mike DeWine of the importance of farming as his administration respond to the COVID-19 outbreak.
Pa. Governor: agriculture is an essential business
The Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture put out guidance for how agricultural businesses can stay open while slowing the spread of COVID-19.
