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West Virginia student turns fairground purchase into a big chicken business
CHARLESTON, W. Va. — The USDA’s 2007 Census of Agriculture showed that the average age of the American farmer had crossed 57 years for the first time. That’s up from 50.3 in 1978 — and farmers 65 and older are the fastest growing group of farm operators. It seems all the kids these days are
Turning over a new leaf: Tobacco growers eye livestock grant
Ohio is offering grants up to $2,500 to tobacco growers willing to retool farms for livestock.
Peter Rabbit turns 100 — Beatrix Potter art loved by generations.
The life and works of Beatrix Potter is celebrated in a new exhibit at the Smithsonian Institution.
Turning compost into cash: Mixture yields return for organic garlic farmer
ROOTSTOWN, Ohio – Bill Pennell thrives on horse manure, hard work and heaping piles of soil. That, and bread with a little smear of a homemade mixture he simply labels ‘tonic,’ a mixture that includes cayenne peppers, horseradish and garlic grown right at home.
Fall vegetable options
Produce is fresher and has its best taste when it ripens in its natural growth cycle. Find out what’s in season in Ohio and surrounding states during fall.
It’s not too late to plant a vegetable garden
If you didn’t find time to plant a garden this spring, don’t worry. Gardeners can plant vegetables in July and August for a fall harvest.
My tractor costs more than your Beemer
Farming is one of the few professions that requires such diligence and hard-headed shoulder-to-the wheel grit just to stay in business.
How to plan for fall gardening
Who says your gardening days have to end when September rolls around?
USDA offers sustainable farming grants
Individual producers can apply for SARE grants up to $6,000 and up to $18,000 is available for groups of three or more.
How to plan your vegetable garden
Planning ahead can save you both time and money. Even a small vegetable garden can provide quite a bit food for a family with a good plan and proper care.
