For the past 20 years the only livestock you would see on our farm is dairy cattle. There was a time when there were pigs and chickens, but that time has past and the focus of the farm has been centered around making milk. I wanted to expand my … [Read more...]
The governor’s executive order and why farmers in eastern Ohio should care by Lindsay Shoup
The Background On July 11, 2018 Gov. John Kasich issued an executive order that gives the state government control over farming practices for over 7,000 farmers and 2 million acres of farmland in northwest Ohio. Despite touting a Common Sense … [Read more...]
Chuck Seiberling, Summit County Farm Bureau’s 2018 Distinguished Service Award Recipient By Tom Dayton
This year’s 2018 honoree, Chuck Seiberling of Seiberling Farms, was born in Wadsworth, but was raised on a farm in Norton that was established by his family in 1831. He and his sister are the fifth generation owners and caretakers of this beautiful … [Read more...]
Summit County Farm Bureau 2017 – 2018 Year in Review
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...]
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...]