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Which seeds should I start indoors?
Find out which types of garden seeds should be started indoors and which ones should be directly sown after the last frost.
Traditional ways under threat: African farming know-how is fading
MASSAVASSE, Mozambique – In this typical farming community in southern Mozambique, farmer after farmer speaks of favorite local seed varieties lost to flood and drought, and of family life torn apart by the HIV/AIDS epidemic.
Grow your own veggies even without access to a garden
If you don’t have access to a plot of land or space in a garden to plant vegetables, you can still grow your own produce indoors using home hydroponics.
Numerous health benefits found in watermelon
Every time you eat watermelon, you’ll be improving the health of your cells, organs and nervous system.
Hurricane season takes toll on ag
The agriculture sector was deeply impacted by Hurricane Michael. Everything from poultry barns to pecan orchards took a serious hit.
Not your grandfather’s farmers market
Today’s consumers are more concerned about their food and where it comes from. Farmers markets provide opportunities to connect producers and consumers and offer a unique shopping atmosphere.
OSU Extension offers videos, guidance on home food preservation
Ohio State University Extension is offering guidance on updated ways to can and freeze food to preserve it.
Michigan hospital hires its own farmer
WEST BLOOMFIELD, Mich. — Henry Ford West Bloomfield Hospital has hired a resident farmer to grow organic produce for patients in its new greenhouse, now open on its 160–acre campus. The $1 million complex, including an education center was funded entirely by an anonymous donor. Educational component The greenhouse will provide clinically based educational
Ohio Farm Bureau names finalists
COLUMBUS — Ohio Farm Bureau Federation released the names of the finalists of its 2008 Outstanding Young Farmer contest. Finalists are Wayne and Sara Greier of Canfield, Robert and Autumn Morrison of Bloomingdale, Steve and Sonya Quillin of Stone Creek and Brandon and Julia Weber of Jackson. The award recognizes individuals or couples 35 or
Color Me Healthy
I looked down at my lunch plate feeling pangs of guilt. Something was wrong with the picture. My plate held a hot dog in a soft, white bun leftover from my husband’s company picnic.
