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Ohio Farmers Hit Hard by Pandemic
COLUMBUS, Ohio (Statehouse News Bureau) — Ohio is among the top states for several agricultural crops and for food production and processing. But while farming is considered an essential business under… Read More
Official: Firm ‘Devastated’ by Fire at Large Ohio Egg Farm
UPDATE (6:30 p.m.) Authorities say a fast-moving fire at a large egg farm in Ohio destroyed one large building and also killed hens in other buildings. The blaze was reported… Read More
WATCH: Is There Help for Farmers Impacted by the Coronavirus?
Most farmers should be able to take out loans as a result of the relief bill, either through Economic Injury Disaster Loan program or the Paycheck Protection Program, which is… Read More
Mushroom Cultivation Workshop
Are you interested in learning how to cultivate and market edible and medicinal mushrooms on native hardwood logs? Then join Morning Dew Hop Farm in Albany, Ohio! Participants at this… Read More
GAP Safety Training
Join Rural Action and OSU extension for a day of farm-food safety training that also counts toward GAP certification. Topics include: Water Quality Worker Training, Health & Hygiene Manure and… Read More
Season Creation Workshop
Join Green Edge Organic Gardens and Rural Action for a highly acclaimed, on-farm workshop. This training teaches participants about the use of gabled high tunnels for winter production, focusing on… 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… 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… 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… Read More
Farmers Still Dealing With Effects Of Government Shutdown
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… Read More
Rain Causing More Than Rotten Tomatoes for Ohio Valley Farmers
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… Read More
Win For Wetlands: Program Helps Farmers Conserve More Flood Prone Land
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… Read More
Which Vision Of Farming Is Better For The Planet?
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
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… 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,… 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 … Read More
1st Annual Stumptown Steam Threshers Club Start Up & Tune Up Day
1st Annual Start Up & Tune Up Day May 5, 2018 7am-?? HARRISON COUNTY FAIRGROUNDS 550 GRANT STREET CADIZ, OHIO RAIN OR SHINE SMALL & FLYWHEEL GAS AND KEROSENE ENGINES…. Read More
25th Anniversary Happy Hour for Community Food Initiatives
Join CFI for a night of live music from Caitlin Kraus at West End Ciderhouse! In honor of our 25th anniversary, we are kicking off a year-long fundraising campaign with… Read More
Free Trade And Food: Farmers Grow Nervous About NAFTA’s Future
Farmers in the Ohio Valley are waiting to see how President Trump’s choice to lead the Agriculture Department might affect their fortunes. Concerns over trade have held up a confirmation… Read More
Ohio Company To Fly Drone To Help Farmers Monitor Crops
Another southwestern Ohio company will be allowed to fly a drone commercially in U.S. airspace under a waiver by the Federal Aviation Administration. The FAA granted 3D Aerial Solutions LLC… Read More