Yearly Archives: 2018
Van Loon shares career memories
After 44 years of working in the soil and water conservation world, Jeff Van Loon plans on retiring at the end of June.
Losing our connection to the land
As agriculture becomes more corporate, farmers and their families lose their connection to the land.
Migrating birds returning to your backyard
Scott Shalaway shares his favorite birds of the spring migration.
How to get rid of poison hemlock for good
By cutting poison hemlock down after flowering, you can eliminate its potential to produce more seeds. Peak bloom for is in late May and early June.
Roundup of 4-H news for May 17, 2018
Catch up on news from the Breeders & Feeders 4-H club, Western Reserve Rangers 4-H club, Geauga Beef & Swine club, Granny's Kids 4-H club and more.
Every decision adds up in the cattle business
Having “good cattle” isn’t a destination you reach-you have to keep after it.
Assistance available for livestock
Agricultural producers who have lost livestock to disease, resulting from a weather disaster, have an additional way to become eligible for assistance.
Register for Camp Canopy
Registration is open for Camp Canopy, a week-long camp for high school students interested in learning more about forestry and wildlife.
OEFFA farm tour, workshop series spotlights alternative farm options
The Ohio Ecological Food and Farm Association and its partners will host a series of 20 farm tours and workshops.
Barn lovers gather in Carroll Co.
More than 100 barn lovers from Ohio, Michigan and Pennsylvania took part in the 19th annual Friends of Ohio Barns Conference last month in Carroll County.