OH: Sustainable Agriculture and Farming
For beginning nontraditional farmers, stress is a constant
Women, LGBTQ, and minority farmers in Ohio face compounding stressors, according to a study from Ohio State University. Researchers surveyed and …
Stalled farm bill will likely affect Ohioans
The once-every-five-year Farm Bill will likely be extended to six years this time around, as Congress seems months away from finding a path forward…
Ohio Farmers Try Out Early Carbon Sequestration Programs
By Baylee Sweitzer for Kent State News Lab.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration…
Climate Change Challenges Ohio Farmers
By Baylee Sweitzer for Kent State News Lab.Broadcast version by Nadia Ramlagan reporting for the Kent State-Ohio News Connection Collaboration…
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Land Transfers Offer Hope, Stewardship to Beginning Farmers
The cost of farmland has skyrocketed, putting the dream of working the land out of reach for many young farmers. In Ohio, land transfers between …
2023 Farm Bill: Creating Healthier Future for Farming, Food
Congress must pass a 2023 Farm Bill before the end of the year, a measure which not only impacts farming but also what's on our plates. The Ohio …
Senate Inflation Bill Features Strong Investments in Climate-Friendly Farming
While it's named the Inflation Reduction Act, legislation in the Senate actually goes a long way toward making agriculture more climate-resilient…
Tours Put Sustainable Farming Methods on Display
Some farmers in the region are taking time, even during the busy growing season, to give people a firsthand look at what sustainable agriculture is …
Pollinator Week: Protecting Vital Links in Ohio's Ecosystem
From the Frosted Elfin Butterfly to the Rusty Batch Bumble Bee, vital links of Ohio's ecosystem are in trouble. This is Pollinator Week, bringing …
Building a Bridge Between Ohio Farmland Owners, Seekers
A program in the works is expected to help ensure the livelihood of farmers in Ohio and strengthen food-system resilience. The Family Farm …
Regenerative Agriculture: "Farming in Nature's Image"
While it isn't a new concept, a new movement is growing in agriculture toward the use of practices that restore soil quality by mimicking nature…
Microgrants to Help Young Farmers Weather the Pandemic
Ohio is the sixth-largest state with beginning farmers, and new funding is available to help those just entering the business to survive the …