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Zanesville Spring Farmers’ Market
Join us in creating a local food economy that thrives and embrace the joys of seasonal cooking every Saturday 11am-2pm at the indoor spring farmers’ market at Weasel Boy Brewing (March 9-April 27). On April 20, we’ll have live music by Columbus, Ohio based musician, Nick Cline. Look forward to a variety of local products,… Read More

Zanesville Spring Farmers’ Market
Join us in creating a local food economy that thrives and embrace the joys of seasonal cooking every Saturday 11am-2pm at the indoor spring farmers’ market at Weasel Boy Brewing (March 9-April 27). On April 13, we’ll have live music by local musician, Ethan Timm. Look forward to a variety of local products, including freshly… Read More

Zanesville Spring Farmers’ Market
Join us in creating a local food economy that thrives and embrace the joys of seasonal cooking every Saturday 11am-2pm at the indoor spring farmers’ market at Weasel Boy Brewing (March 9-April 27). On April 6, we’ll have live music by local duo, Mister Joe. Look forward to a variety of local products, including freshly… Read More

Farmers Still Dealing With Effects Of Government Shutdown
By: Liam Niemeyer | Ohio Valley ReSource
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The federal government shutdown is over but some Ohio Valley farmers are still dealing with its effects as they try to sign up for federal relief payments and find ways to substitute for missing information caused by a delay in important government reports. The American Farm Bureau Federation said 62 reports were delayed during the shutdown. These reports range… Read More

Rain Causing More Than Rotten Tomatoes for Ohio Valley Farmers
By: Kaitlin KulichBy: Kaitlin Kulich
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The precipitation average so far this year for Southeast Ohio is 34.75 inches, which is nearly 10 inches above normal, according to the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Farmers in Athens County and along the Ohio River basin are hoping for less rain next year in order to reclaim what Mother Nature took from their… Read More

Win For Wetlands: Program Helps Farmers Conserve More Flood Prone Land
By: Nicole Erwin | Ohio Valley ReSource
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West Kentucky farmer Judy Wilson says her family is a bit of a sundry bunch. “We love the farm, but we also love all the nature,” she said. Wilson is driving down a back-country road that divides two fields, to the left is her soybean crop and to the right is 102 acres that she… Read More

Which Vision Of Farming Is Better For The Planet?
By: Paul Chisholm | NPR
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Should we concentrate farming in a small area, or spread it out to reduce the environmental impact? It’s a dilemma farmers face as they feed a growing planet. A new study weighs in.

Hogwash: Farmers Fear Trump Trade Disputes Are Damaging Ag Markets
By: Nicole Erwin | Ohio Valley ReSource
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Jimmy Tosh sells a lot of pigs. He is owner and CEO of Tosh Farms, Tosh Pork, and Bacon By Gosh, in Henry County, Tennessee, and has 84 contracted barns in the region where farmers grow pigs for his products. On a recent July day, Tosh craned over some 1,200 piglets and reflected on how recent market disturbances have affected his… Read More

Zanesville Farmers Market
The Zanesville Farmers Market is open every Wednesday 4-7pm on N. 3rd St. in downtown Zanesville, next to The Freight Shops. This week’s food truck feature is Phillip’s Food Truck, offering a variety of locally inspired dishes. Look forward to farm eggs, gluten-free breads, pasture raised meats, a variety of seasonal produce, and much more!… Read More

3rd Annual Harrison Career Center FFA Tractor, Truck, Engine, and Car Show
3rd ANNUAL HARRISON CAREER CENTER FFA TRACTOR, TRUCK, ENGINE, AND CAR SHOW MAY 6, 2018 HARRISON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 550 GRANT STREET CADIZ, OHIO 10am-4pm FOOD MUSIC FAMILY FUN!!! ADMISSON: DONATION Benefits the Harrison Career Center FFA For info. contact 330-440-5578 or Email HCCFFA@yahoo.com www.Facebook.com/HCCFFA