/tags/agriculture agriculture en-US Copyright Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-04-11/holy-cow-thats-a-yak-why-some-ohio-farmers-are-embracing-himalayan-herds These shaggy creatures are making themselves at home on Ohio’s farm scene. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 09:00:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-04-11/holy-cow-thats-a-yak-why-some-ohio-farmers-are-embracing-himalayan-herds Kendall Crawford /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-03-19/how-tariffs-could-impact-ohios-soybean-growers Retaliatory tariffs on U.S. agricultural products have some Ohio soybean farmers concerned. Wed, 19 Mar 2025 08:50:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-03-19/how-tariffs-could-impact-ohios-soybean-growers Erin Gottsacker /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-03-10/foreign-farmland-ownership-is-increasing-in-ohio-across-u-s Foreign investors bought up a couple thousands of Ohio acres, according to most recent data from the USDA. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 10:26:57 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-03-10/foreign-farmland-ownership-is-increasing-in-ohio-across-u-s Kendall Crawford /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-01-24/as-ohios-agricultural-landscape-changes-these-century-old-family-farms-hold-on Some Ohio farms have stayed in one family for more than 100 years. Those families are working to preserve their agricultural legacy, as farmland decreases. Fri, 24 Jan 2025 08:40:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2025-01-24/as-ohios-agricultural-landscape-changes-these-century-old-family-farms-hold-on Kendall Crawford /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-11-19/climate-change-can-turn-off-some-farmers-so-these-scientists-are-using-another-two-word-phrase Ohio’s inaugural “Soil Health Week” highlighted ways that farmers can implement climate-resilient practices using common language. . Tue, 19 Nov 2024 10:20:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-11-19/climate-change-can-turn-off-some-farmers-so-these-scientists-are-using-another-two-word-phrase Kendall Crawford /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-11-01/after-a-summer-of-drought-ohio-cattle-farmers-are-worried-for-winter Ohio experienced its worst drought in decades this year, leaving some farmers stressed about feeding their animals through the winter. Fri, 01 Nov 2024 09:15:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-11-01/after-a-summer-of-drought-ohio-cattle-farmers-are-worried-for-winter Erin Gottsacker /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-10-17/ohio-farmers-are-stressed-whats-stopping-so-many-from-seeking-help The Ohio Agricultural Mental Health Alliance recently released the results of its farm stress survey. Its findings hope to improve mental health care for farmers. Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:18:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-10-17/ohio-farmers-are-stressed-whats-stopping-so-many-from-seeking-help Erin Gottsacker /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-10-03/ag-for-all-abilities-how-ohio-county-fairs-are-becoming-more-inclusive Last week, the Coshocton County Fair hosted its inaugural Ag for All Abilities Livestock Show. It’s one of many county fairs across the state making an effort to include more people with disabilities. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 08:23:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-10-03/ag-for-all-abilities-how-ohio-county-fairs-are-becoming-more-inclusive Erin Gottsacker /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-08-27/from-you-pick-berries-to-hay-rides-agritourism-is-booming-in-ohio Over the past two decades, the state has seen exponential growth in agritourism income. Tue, 27 Aug 2024 08:47:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-08-27/from-you-pick-berries-to-hay-rides-agritourism-is-booming-in-ohio Erin Gottsacker /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-06-25/berries-for-the-highest-bidder-why-some-towns-are-embracing-produce-auctions Nearly one in five people in Morgan County in eastern Ohio is food insecure, even though the area is surrounded by farmland. New money from the state hopes to address that problem. Tue, 25 Jun 2024 09:02:00 GMT /section/the-ohio-newsroom/2024-06-25/berries-for-the-highest-bidder-why-some-towns-are-embracing-produce-auctions Erin Gottsacker