Tag: COVID-19
Students are home, but ag teachers keep greenhouses going
Schools closed right as FFA greenhouses were getting going, leaving teachers to figure out how to care for and sell thousands of dollars in plants.
Ohio governor gives nearly $5M to desperate food banks
Gov. Mike DeWine signed an executive order April 10 giving $4.97 million in emergency funding to the Ohio Association of Foodbanks through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.
How to avoid food waste during COVID-19 pandemic
Avoid food waste and help ensure that the food you buy lasts as long as possible by understanding date labels on food products.
Coronavirus hampers spotted lanternfly education
Educating the public on the spotted lanternfly is urgent in Ohio, however, isolation orders because of COVID-19 are halting those efforts.
Farmers markets adjust to COVID-19 social distancing guidelines
While farmers markets are included under essential businesses in Ohio and life-sustaining businesses in Pennsylvania, market coordinators are still concerned about safety for vendors and customers, amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Children can get an inside look at dairy farming
Discover Dairy has launched a virtual learning library for elementary and middle school teachers and students.
Make the most of time with your children
Mike Tontimonia urges parents with children at home amid COVID-19 to enjoy this time and use it wisely, teaching life skills.
How to have a happy quarantine
Kymberly Foster Seabolt shares her continued quarantine thoughts — the good, the bad and what everyone's wishing, Netflix, just assume we're still watching.
Making the best of tough times
Judith Sutherland discusses how farmers are being impacted by COVID-19 and reminds us we're all in this together.
Fishing is fine, but keep your distance
Fishing is a great "social isolation" activity, especially since kids are off school. Ohio has a wealth of lakes, ponds and streams. Find out where to fish.
