Another program year is rapidly coming to an end for Summit County Farm Bureau. The SCFB’s work year begins on October 1st and ends on September 30th. The end of this program year means it’s time for the Board of Trustees to develop a plan of work … [Read more...]
Archives for September 2018
Urban Ag Ordinances in Summit County by Lindsay Shoup and Beth Knorr
In May 2018, the topic of an update to the urban ag ordinance in Akron made news, specifically in regards to the proposed fee increase to beekeepers. Fortunately, the Akron City Council recognized the concerns of stakeholders and withdrew the … [Read more...]
Farmers in a “Squeeze” with the Impaired Western Basin of Lake Erie By Tom Dayton
With Lake Erie to the north, the Ohio River to the south, and numerous other rivers, creeks and streams, Ohio has acquired the reputation of being the Saudi Arabia of water. The sad truth is that while the west is prone to droughts and water … [Read more...]