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Passion for the fair runs deep
Tanya Marty has not missed a day of the Wayne County Fair in 44 years and it was only natural her passion would land her a spot on the county fair board. But what is it like being the lone woman on the board? Marty says, she is just one of the guys.
Cleveland-born veteran finds peace, community in W.Va. farming
David Clough, Marine Corps Reserve veteran and owner of Creekside Farms, moved to West Virginia to farm after years of living near Cleveland.
State Sen. Jim Carnes named deputy director at ODNR
Carnes was instrumental in passing legislation to strengthen environmental regulation of industrial mineral and aggregate mining in Ohio.
Ten SWCDs celebrate 75 years
Highland was the first district organized; Coshocton was second, followed by Morrow, Clark, Butler, Noble, Columbiana, Guernsey, Monroe and Tuscarawas.
Cover crops can also offer your livestock another grazing option
Not only do cover crops improve soil quality and protect against leaching and nutrient runoff, but also they can make a great second crop.
Oil and gas development homogenizing core-forest bird communities
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — Conventional oil and gas development in northern Pennsylvania altered bird communities, and the current massive build-out of shale-gas infrastructure may accelerate these changes, according to researchers in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences. The commonwealth’s Northern Tier — one of the largest blocks of Eastern deciduous forest in the entire Appalachian
Garfield historic site plans ceremony for release of presidential coin
MENTOR, Ohio — James A. Garfield National Historic site, 8095 Mentor Ave., in Mentor, will be the location for a special ceremony Nov. 17 beginning at 10 a.m. The event will mark the U.S. Mint’s official unveiling and release of the James A. Garfield Presidential $1 coin.
Food Corps names 10 states as project launch partners
NEW YORK CITY — FoodCorps, a new national AmeriCorps school garden and Farm to School service program, announced the states and partners it will collaborate with to launch the initiative in 2011. Mission FoodCorps will serve vulnerable children, improving access to healthy, affordable food, while training young leaders for careers in food and agriculture. In
Start small to help conserve natural resources for future generations
Maybe a little forethought and self-reflection can improve our habits and help conserve the natural resources that future generations rely on to survive.
Help restore the natural night environment
Summer is a great time to renew our appreciation and commit to protecting our endangered night sky by reducing light pollution, starting with our own homes.
