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Thanksgiving is around the corner … so is local food
COLUMBUS — Conscientious eaters from around central Ohio have one more reason to be thankful this holiday season. They will go “over the river and through the woods” Nov. 23 to pick up a box of locally-grown chemical-free produce and a pasture raised turkey for Thanksgiving. The food was grown by farmers from the The
Green Vista Farm focuses on good soil, grass-fed beef
Grazing tour makes a stop at Wayne County beef farm, where it’s all about the soil and grass.
Homestead heroes: best fruits and vegetables for self-sufficiency
These homestead crops are nutritious, dependable, high-yielding and hearty.
Farmers face big decisions under Farm Bill commodity programs
It’s the most complicated farm bill in history, which means producers have to answer tough questions before making decisions.
Redefining heroism: When I was in Vietnam, I was no hero
By ARNOLD OLIVER OtherWords.org Guest Commentary More then a few veterans, myself included, are troubled by the way Americans observe Veterans Day. Originally called Armistice Day, and intended by Congress in 1926 to “perpetuate peace through good will and mutual understanding between nations,” the holiday has devolved into a hyper-nationalistic worship service of militarism. We’re
Managing small pastures in a drought
Interest in homesteads with five acres or less is growing. However, grazing can be challenging on small acreage. Use these tips to manage small pastures.
Advice for growing organic soybeans
A new University of Illinois report details organic products and practices to combat soybean pathogens and insect pests.
What makes a frog a true frog?
Jim Abrams writes about what makes a frog a true frog and what makes one a fake.
Average Ohio farm values up 3.7 percent
Since 2000, the average value of pasture land has increased 25 percent in Ohio.
Record turkey prices expected for Thanksgiving
Families can expect to pay record-high prices at the grocery store for turkey this Thanksgiving thanks to the impacts of the bird flu and inflation.
