Tag: Ohio
Growing Hope Globally: How Ohio farmers help feed families abroad
Through the Archbold Beef Project and annual Burger Bash, an Ohio community has contributed over $783,000 to Growing Hope Globally. Learn how local grassroots fundraising empowers farmers in developing nations with sustainable agricultural training to build lifelong food security.
A century of life: Soon-to-be 100 year old is gifted favorite...
Jay Calame spent decades restoring John Deere equipment; for his 100th birthday, his neighbor gifted him his favorite John Deere tractor: a 4020.
Ohio wildland firefighters deploy across the nation in 2026
Ohio wildland firefighters from the ODNR Division of Forestry and partner agencies mobilized across the country in 2026, deploying engines, hand crews, and management teams to fight wildfires in Texas, Georgia, Colorado, Idaho, Minnesota and Oregon.
How is the excessive rain impacting harvest? OSU expert answers
Ohio’s wet summer isn’t over yet — and now farmers are heading into harvest. So what does all this rain mean for corn and soybeans? An Ohio State expert and Ohio farmer explain how saturated fields, crop disease and limited harvest windows could affect this year’s crop — and what farmers can do to prepare.
Is a data center coming to Conneaut, Ohio? Some residents think...
Conneaut residents are rallying against potential data center developments. After land offers of $2 million sparked rumors, citizens successfully placed a moratorium on the November ballot to block massive server farms.
An invasive beetle is threatening the pawpaw just as Americans learn...
North America's largest native fruit is having a renaissance—and facing a deadly new threat. Discover the Indigenous history, regional comeback and invasive beetle battle behind the pawpaw.
2026 Waterford Community Junior Fair Sale results
The 2026 Waterford Community Junior Fair Sale brought in $526,825 from 219 lots on Aug. 15, 2026.
Lorain County dairy youth auction raises record $102K
The Lorain County Dairy Youth Auction raised a record $102,125 to support 4-H youth who show dairy cattle at the county fair. Unlike market livestock shows where animals are sold, this annual auction ensures dairy exhibitors get rewarded for their year-long work.
Anduril weapons factory puts Ohio farmers in fight for local control
When Pickaway County farmers tried to block a massive Anduril defense factory on local farmland, a statehouse lobbyist stepped in. Emails reveal how a new Ohio budget amendment preempted local home rule, blocking citizens from voting on megaproject zoning changes in their community.
Portage Co. Randolph Fair cancels Friday pulls after semi crashes through...
Truck and tractor pulls at the Portage County Randolph Fair were canceled Friday after a semi crashed through a concrete barrier Thursday night. The driver suffered minor injuries. The fair is repairing the barrier ahead of Saturday’s pulls.
