OH: Sustainable Agriculture and Farming
Ohio reacts to Biden's investment targeting rural electrification
President Joe Biden has announced a landmark $7.3 billion investment, the largest since the FDR New Deal, aimed at electrifying rural America…
Solar microgrids bring energy and opportunity to Yellow Springs
The small community of Yellow Springs, Ohio, is leading an innovative effort to harness renewable energy while directly supporting low-income …
USDA invests millions for 'climate-smart' ag programs in Midwest
Farms in the Midwest should become more resilient to challenges created by climate change, with a $10 million grant from the U.S. Department of …
Ohio State tackles household food waste
Ohio State University is spearheading a $2.5 million U.S. Department of Agriculture-funded initiative to reduce food loss and waste in the United …
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 …