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Hosting solar can be a lifeline for farmers. But overcoming local opposition is tough
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (809+ words) Greier would be worrying less if the solar farm he wanted on his land had come to pass. But local officials blocked it in 2023 under an Ohio state law, and Greier " facing a heavy medical debt " had to sell part…...
Spring wildflower workshop
6+ day, 1+ hour ago (59+ words) Herb's Acres Farm and Greenhouse Owner Sophia Sorboro taught patrons at the Salem Public Library how to properly identify northeast Ohio's native Spring wildflower species Monday. Sorboro taught attendees about plant anatomy and leaf types, blooming and senescence periods and…...
Robb Blasdel recognized as Conservation Legislator of the Year by Columbiana County Federation of Conservation Clubs
2+ mon, 3+ day ago (218+ words) salemnews. net Robb Blasdel recognized as Conservation Legislator of the Year by Columbiana County Federation of Conservation Clubs COLUMBUS " State Rep. Monica Robb Blasdel (R-New Waterford) has been named Conservation Legislator of the Year by the Columbiana County Federation of…...
Seminar sprouts pointers to grow giant pumpkins
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (467+ words) CANFIELD " Despite the thermometer reaching 12 degrees below zero, about two dozen people congregated at Parks Garden Center on Saturday morning for a seminar on growing giant pumpkins, led by Tim Parks of the Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers. Among the…...
OSU Extension Mahoning County offering lawn educational workshop
6+ mon, 2+ week ago (182+ words) Homeowners and garden enthusiasts are invited to attend Lawn Care 101, an educational workshop hosted by OSU Extension Mahoning County, on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 5: 30 to 7 p. m. at 490 S. Broad St. , Canfield. This interactive session will provide practical, research-based strategies to help participants achieve…...
Among the oldest at the fair
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (860+ words) It began with my grandmother, Olive Lord," said Bary Bunts, present concessionaire and owner of The Apple Cart. She started with a stand named Lord's Lunch." It was a family affair with aunts, uncles, cousins, brothers and sisters helping out....
New 4-H category gets judged early
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (387+ words) This new category will not have the animals at the fair," she said. They will actually be judged at the butchers." Carcass Swine and Lamb will still require the 4-H youth to raise and care for the animal as they…...
The buzz in the Hay and Grain Building
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (467+ words) The observation hive was constructed by Columbiana Mahoning County Beekeepers Association member Don Kovach. He has served in many officer positions with the association and has become a bee expert over the years. Kovach, an Air Force veteran, was introduced…...
Mahoning County Ag Society will honor inductees at fair
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (490+ words) CANFIELD " Agriculture has been a cornerstone of the growth and development of Mahoning County since the county was formed in 1846. Those involved in agriculture have been a vital part of the community and its growth. The purpose of the Mahoning…...
Animar Farms offers all-natural, organic items
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (327+ words) And that is how Animar Farms, located at 9821 Randall Road, would eventually come to be. Six started to develop a product line of various body products in 2019, which she started selling that following year with the support of her father…...