OH: Rural/Farming
USDA's climate action fellows to help Ohio farmers/small businesses access clean energy funds
Ohio will soon get a dedicated person to help farmers, ranchers and other landowners apply for federal grants to help fight pollution and climate …
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 Falls Short in Protecting Outdoor Workers from Heat
By Mónica Cordero, Investigate Midwest/Report for America and Eva Tesfaye, Harvest Public Media for Investigate Midwest.Broadcast version by …
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…
Collective Works to Boost FSA Registration Among Ohio’s Black Farmers
Many of Ohio's urban farmers and farmers of color are locked out of USDA programs because they are not registered with their local Farm Service Agency…
Push to Rebuild Regional Food Systems as 2023 Farm Bill Takes Shape
Next week, Ohio farmers and their advocates head to Washington, D.C., to push for shifting federal programs toward growing nutritious food, as …
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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 …
In Ohio, Push to Expand Rights for Migrant Workers
A labor union representing agricultural workers in Ohio, North Carolina and Virginia says it isn't waiting around for federal immigration reform to …
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 …
Ohio Farm Workers Still Shut Out of Federal Labor Protections
An organization defending the rights of thousands of farmworkers in Ohio and other states is creating its road map for the future. The Farm Labor …