Tag: Ohio
Pork and sauerkraut represent prosperity in Ohio
Ohio ranks eighth in the nation for swine production and 12th in the nation for cabbage production.
Seagoing cowboys: Ohioan returns to Poland 69 years after historic voyage
Between 1945 and 1947, the United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration and the Brethren Relief Center of the Church of the Brethren organized approximately 360 shipments of livestock — mostly horses, heifers and mules — to war-torn countries.
Funding available to restore wetlands and preserve land
The funding is part of a $350 million national effort by USDA to protect and restore key farmlands, grasslands, and wetlands through NRCS' Agricultural Conservation Easement Program (ACEP).
Free mobile app helps farmers
A free app developed by the Knox County Soil and Water Conservation District and Knox County Farm Bureau makes it easy for farmers to comply with new nutrient application laws in the state.
Eggs are not just for breakfast
The Ohio Poultry Association launched the Fowl Mood Food Truck in Columbus to support Ohio Egg and Poultry Producers.
Ohio packer becomes first to slaughter in Interstate Shipment program
R&C Packing, of Bidwell, becomes first to slaughter livestock in the Cooperative Interstate Shipment program.
Ohio food processing industry gets help with new program
Two Ohio-based manufacturing centers are collaborating to provide design and engineering assistance to a variety of food processing systems.
Compost barns a viable option for Ohio dairies
Compost barns could be a viable option for Ohio dairy farmers looking to improve their manure management and cow comfort options.
Growing hops
Ohio hops production is making a comeback as the craft brewing industry grows and demand for a locally grown product rises.
Ohio wood industry receives $2.5 million
Appalachian Ohio's wood products industry received a boost from two federally funded programs Oct. 15 at Ohio University in Athens.
