Farming

Dave Baird, a farm accountant from Clark County, says current economic conditions have created a perfect storm for high farmland prices.

The Ohio Department of Agriculture announced the death of Dr. Tony Forshey on Friday, November 26.

Farming may be on the cusp of a major shift thanks to technology.

WYSO reporter Tom Stafford speaks with retired Clark County Extension agent of the Tecumseh Land Trust, Mike Haubner. He talks with Tom about the importance of maintaining Ohio's farmland and high-quality soil.

HB 95, The Ohio Family Farm Regeneration Act, had its first hearing in the Senate Ways and Means committee on Tuesday.

The Dayton Foodbank revealed its new hydroponic greenhouse on Monday. With the new space, the Foodbank is planning to serve more fresh, locally grown vegetables to residents facing food insecurity in the Miami Valley.

The recently renamed non-profit launched the educational and training program in April.

Central State University was recently awarded a new grant to teach local farmers how to start and operate their own farming businesses.

Fulton Farms in Troy is known for their "u-pick" strawberries, and Jim Fulton says this year has been his the best growing season in years.

With the new season coming into full swing, Danielle O'Hara of Cincinnati hatchery Mt. Healthy Hatcheries spoke with producer Renee Wilde about the high demand for baby chicks this spring.

Michele Burns and her husband John have been making maple syrup at Flying Mouse Farms in Yellow Springs since 2007. Because of climate change, they're worried they won't be able to make maple syrup with their grandchildren.

Meet Mia Adams and her husband Adam Frantz, young farmers in Ohio's Miami Valley.