Yearly Archives: 2024
Pennsylvania adds 30 farms to preservation program
Pennsylvania has preserved 2,553 acres on 30 farms in 21 counties, forever protecting them from residential or commercial development.
DEP seeks applications for how to spend $5M in Shell money
The Beaver County Environmental Mitigation Community Fund steering committee finalized a plan for how to spend $5 million from Shell Chemicals Appalachia.
Heffron picked as new executive director of Ohio State Fair
Adam Heffron will replace long-time General Manager Virgil Strickler, who is retiring.
ODA receives over $12M to support food supply chain
The Ohio Department of Agriculture has been awarded more than $12 million to fund projects that support the middle of the supply chain.
Pa. can power homes in city the size of Pittsburgh with in-state solar
After surpassing one gigawatt of solar energy, Pennsylvania can now power nearly 140,000 homes.
Roundup of FFA news for Jan. 11, 2023
Catch up on FFA news from Black River FFA, Fayetteville FFA, West Holmes FFA and Northwestern Wayne FFA.
Roundup of 4-H news for Jan. 11, 2023
The Breeders and Feeders 4-H club recently elected its officers four the upcoming year, and is looking for new members to join.
Steel mills in Weirton see a rebirth of industry with Form Energy
Weirton Steel was one of the biggest steel companies in the world before many mills closed. Now, Form Energy is building a battery plant on the former mills.
Carrollton’s farm-to-school program finds success
Carrollton Exempted Village School District's farm-to-school program has evolved from its original purpose, adding value for students in unexpected ways.
Farm Show butter sculpture celebrates Pa. agriculture brand
This year's Pennsylvania Farm Show butter sculpture is a celebration of the PA Preferred brand and of the Farm Show theme, Connecting our Communities.
