Kentucky students repair farm equipment after summer floods.

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Students across the commonwealth are repairing farm equipment to help flood victims. It is part of a program started by the Kentucky Horticulture Council. What you need to know Students in the Commonwealth are fixing farm equipment. It is part of a program started by the Kentucky Horticulture Council. Various secondary agriculture … Read more

Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles spoke at the conference

Bowling Green, Ky. – Hundreds of agriculture and horticulture professionals gathered in Bowling Green for the annual Kentucky Horticulture Conference, featuring Commonwealth and U.S. speakers from university horticulture departments, representatives from Kentucky State Parks and Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner, Ryan Quarles. What you need to know Ryan Quarles is completing his second term as Agriculture Commissioner. … Read more

As food prices rise, gardening offers a healthy way to save money

Durham, NC – George Davis knows a thing or two about gardening. After all, he has more than six decades of experience to do so. What you need to know In the year Food prices are expected to increase 3.5%-4.5% in 2023, according to the US Department of Agriculture. In 2022, the price of fresh … Read more

The design of the African American cultural garden was approved

CLEVELAND – The Cleveland Landmarks Commission has voted unanimously to approve final designs for the African American Cultural Garden in Cleveland. What you need to know The design was unanimously approved by the commission The garden represents the African American journey in the United States A timeline for when construction will resume has not yet … Read more

A community garden in Columbus fostering positive change

COLUMBUS, Ohio – A garden in an East Columbus neighborhood is slowly growing the city, and with it comes a positive change. What you need to know A community garden on E. Livingston Ave is beautifying the city in a small way. Kim Watkins, president of the civic association, brought in a team to work … Read more

A five-generation family farm that attracts thousands of visitors

MOORESVILLE, NC – Carrigan Farms has been family owned since 1902, spanning five generations and bringing thousands of smiles. What you need to know Carrigan Farms offers seasonal strawberry, apple and pumpkin picking The farm has been around since 1902 and has spanned five generations The farm sees thousands of customers every year in all … Read more

A five-generation family farm that attracts thousands of visitors

MOORESVILLE, NC – Carrigan Farms has been family owned since 1902, spanning five generations and bringing thousands of smiles. What you need to know Carrigan Farms offers seasonal strawberry, apple and pumpkin picking The farm has been around since 1902 and has spanned five generations The farm sees thousands of customers every year in all … Read more

School gardens provide a fresh and local alternative to student lunches

Bethlehem Middle School Horticulture Club students have spent every Thursday for the past several weeks tending to the district’s crops. They saw things like green beans, tomatoes, and eggplants continue to grow. “Actually, I’ve tried gardening club once or twice just to enhance my science and it’s been fun,” said Bethlehem seventh-grader Gianna Bianchino. The … Read more

School gardens provide a fresh and local alternative to student lunches

Bethlehem Middle School Horticulture Club students have spent every Thursday for the past several weeks tending to the district’s crops. They saw things like green beans, tomatoes, and eggplants continue to grow. “Actually, I’ve tried gardening club once or twice just to enhance my science and it’s been fun,” said Bethlehem seventh-grader Gianna Bianchino. The … Read more

After three years, the garden party returns to Węgerzyn Gardens

DAYTON, Ohio – For the past three years, Dayton has demonstrated its resilience. The city She survived the 2019 Memorial Day tornadoes, mourned the mass shooting in Oregon, and cities like the nation, shut down and rebuilt her economy during the COVID-19 pandemic. Despite many of the same challenges, the Wegerzin Gardens Metro Park north … Read more