Experts advise ‘bounce forward’ on climate change

At the Ohio Ecological Food and Farming Association’s conference Feb. 13-15, climate change was a major focus. Experts advised farmers to “bounce forward” to deal with added risks brought on by changing climates.

Kasich underestimates Ohio’s farmers

Reporter Chris Kick says the governor should have worked with farmers instead of issuing an executive order.

Clean up your farm shop

Chris Kick recently cleaned out his grandfather’s farm shed, picking up some tricks along the way. Check out these tips to help clean up your farm shed.

Ohio beef farmers capitalize on solar power

Solar energy powers this Carroll County beef farm and a home on the property.

W. Va. Small Farm Conference hopes to stimulate farming rebirth

This year’s conference offered intensive sessions ranging from wholesale marketing and Farm to School programs to processing, food safety, branding and everything in between.

Electric fencing can be a great grazing management tool for farmers

As I have fielded phone calls and made farm visits since my last article, the two main topics seem to be the lack of early spring growth leading to the overgrazing of the late winter pasture, and electric fence problems.

Ohio State lab working with PED swine virus to develop unique test

Food animal health researchers with Ohio State University’s College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences are looking for a unique way to test and trace the spread of porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV).

The swine disease was found for the first time in the U.S. in April, and has since impacted hundreds of hog operations in 15 states, including Ohio and Indiana.