Not your average farmers market: Pickwick Place connects consumers with agriculture
Pickwick Place is a place to support local producers and learn about where your food comes from. It features three entities: Pickwick Place Market, a farmer’s market; The Loft, an event center and reception hall; and Acres of Adventure, a hands-on activity center.
Ohio farmer, innovator Marcia Ruff: ‘Don’t be afraid to try things’
It bothers Marcia Ruff when a woman says she’s just a farm wife, because she believes there are many opportunities for women in agriculture.
Not your typical livestock buyer
14-year-old Chase Snyder bought fellow 4-H member, Christian Pernell's reserve champion rabbit meat pen at the Stark County Fair, Sept. 2
The personal farmer: Hawk Meats turns farm market model on its ear
Promoting the quality of a farm’s product, according to Sam Hawk, is every bit as important as the day-to-day production work. Hawk has no problem discussing his passion for farming.
Egg prices good for consumers, bad for farmers
Since the winter of 2016, egg prices have plummeted. While that's good for shoppers, it has been tough for egg producers. One OSU Extension expert says some Ohio egg producers are 'just hanging on.'
Medina girl finds a way with 4-H animals
Allie Loftis didn't grow up on a farm, but she found one to help house her livestock projects.
Post-retirement business promotes healthy living
After retirement, Richland County woman launched a new business to grow her own food and improve her family’s health.
Ohio fish farmer finds success with recirculating systems
For Dave Lemke and his wife, raising fish and selling them through their retail store in Wooster, Ohio, has been a good combination. The entrepreneur is hoping to expand production with new tanks.
Wildmans bring transparency to swine industry
Ohio swine farm moving toward more transparency, greater efficiency as a feeder-only operation.
Lake to River Food Hub ties farmers and schools together
The Lake to River Food Hub of Youngstown is working to tie farmers, food and the community together.
