Storytime with a Farmer

Cows make Christmas extra cheerful

It might seem like a real chore to have to take care of the animals before any Christmas gifts or meals can happen, but to me it is such a special time.

Growing thanks and meals for Thanksgiving

Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone! I say it every year, but Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. The gathering of friends and family…

Hope lies in helping each other

We need to get back to being people who see the good before the differences. Because when agriculture thrives, communities thrive.

Halloween grew from agricultural traditions

As we pull on our hoodies, light our jack-o’-lanterns and sneak just one more piece of candy, we can thank agriculture for giving us the most spooktacular night of the year.

Questions about raw milk continue

It is currently illegal to sell unpasteurized milk in Ohio. There is a renewed interest in raw milk sales, so that could change.

Stay safe and alert this harvest season

Fatigue and stress can sneak up on even the most seasoned farmer. Please, take care of yourselves.

Harvest season brings stress for farmers

Traveling on roads with large, often oversized equipment adds to the stress.

Pumpkins in Trumbull County: From porch to pie

Much of Ohio’s pumpkin crop ends up at farm markets, roadside stands and patches where families pick out carving pumpkins and pie pumpkins by hand.

Summer grows plenty of chances to learn about farming

Seeing these events be so successful and having kids so excited and eager to learn is truly heartwarming.

Digging into indoor growing

CEA will not replace traditional farming, but it is helping our food supply be more sustainably produced in the United States.

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