Tag: Ohio

Building on the success of their award-winning bourbon-barrel-aged maple syrup, Kevin and Morgan Holy, of Montville, Ohio, are bringing their story full circle by aging rye whiskey in barrels previously used for their signature syrup. This unique spirit will make its debut during Seldom Seen Farm’s annual pancake breakfasts on March 7, 8, 14 and 15.

A wind-driven fire at Fine Oak Farms in Madison County, Ohio killed 6,000 hogs on Feb. 25, but no human lives were lost. “It takes a psychological toll on you,” said Fire Chief Brian Bennington. “We feel bad because we lost. And it's not because we did a bad job. It's because we lost. We never want to lose buildings. We never want to lose a life, whether it's an animal or human or anything else.”

As the 2026 Ohio gubernatorial race begins to take shape, the front-runner candidates are outlining their priorities for the state’s future. From agricultural endorsements to public health initiatives and energy reform, we take an objective look at the platforms of Vivek Ramaswamy, Dr. Amy Acton and Casey Putsch. Get the full breakdown of their positions on land use, water quality and Ohio's farm economy from writer Jake Zajkowski.

From improving crop yields to monitoring livestock health, AI has the power to transform farming—but it requires massive data centers to function. Discover the benefits and burdens of bringing this next-gen technology to rural America

Speaking of birds... Learn how live-cut Christmas trees can be recycled after the holidays to create habitat for Ohio’s birds, fish, and wildlife across the state. Plus find drop-off locations across Ohio and western Pennsylvania.

Ohio’s new property tax laws may save taxpayers millions, but at what cost to rural schools and first responders? Explore the impact these changes could have on local budgets.

From record corn yields to tariff impacts and HPAI outbreaks, explore the major trends, policy shifts and innovations that defined Ohio agriculture in 2025.

Ohio is investing $30 million in OSU’s College of Veterinary Medicine to expand rural veterinary care, strengthen biosecurity, and support agriculture statewide.

A nonprofit saved a 38-acre Ohio farm from being sold off — now it’s leased to a young couple ready to grow food, raise animals,and build community. Instead of pricey mortgages, they got a 99-year lease. It’s a win for the land, the legacy and the next generation of farmers.

Ohio’s oil and gas industry is once again partnering with the U.S. Marine Corps Toys for Tots Program to support families across eight eastern Ohio counties through its 12th Annual Toy Distribution Days this December.