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Seed buying 101: a gardener’s glossary of terms
MAXWELL, Calif. — How often do you hear or find yourself wondering what is the difference between an heirloom and an open-pollinated seed variety, an F-1 hybrid and a “GMO?” Misconceptions about these terms are rampant. Breeding techniques continue to evolve, and the ethical debate on the long-term effects of this brave new world of
Pollinator gardens support delicate, beautiful ecosystems
Tami Gingrich shares tips for choosing different themes and creating beautiful gardens to support important pollinator populations in Ohio and beyond.
Organic farming with gene editing? Yes
Learn more about the differences between genetic engineering, CRISPR and mutation breeding.
US organic sales up to $7.6 billion
The 2016 Certified Organic Survey revealed that U.S. farms produced and sold $7.6 billion in certified organic commodities, up 23 percent.
How to transplant vegetable seedlings
Proper preparation, timing and technique help seedlings become healthy and productive plants.
Urban farmers, welcome to our world
The future of food production will include a “mosaic of different farming systems,” as one agronomist recently put it. But the systems still have to be sustainable — and that means economically sustainable, too.
Read it Again: Week of April 4, 2002
Each week Farm and Dairy takes a look at what was making news in years gone by.
Ohio State Fair entry deadlines approaching
Completed entry forms for most areas of competition at the fair must be postmarked by June 20, with poultry and rabbits; agriculture, horticulture and floriculture; and horse show entries due in early July.
Growers join in effort to make a splash in hydroponics industry
Ohio and Michigan hydroponic growers are joining forces and form Great Lakes Hydroponic Association and Marketing Cooperative – the only association of its kind in the Midwest.
14 summer activities to teach kids about Ag
School is out for summer, but learning never stops. Check out these 14 summer activities to teach kids about nature and agriculture.
